Amniocentesis

k-w-

Hi all, I’m 17.5 with a baby boy. At 10.4 we had a dating ultrasound that showed baby had a 5mm septated cystic hygroma. We had nipt done which came back low risk (<1 in 10,000 for trisomy’s) and early detailed ultrasound with MFM at 14.4 that showed hygroma had basically resolved. Though this was reassuring there could be a small chance of chromosome issues such as microdeletion, but on ultrasound baby had no markers-all long bones growing as they should, no heart abnormalities. We have been offered amniocentesis but have been informed risks are 1 in 200 for miscarriage. For the last 2 months I’ve been living with so much worry, fear and concern but with things looking promising on ultrasound with resolution I am on the fence about amnio. Can anyone share their experiences? Has anyone else been through this? 

cb021989

Hi! I am in a similar situation with choroid plexus cysts found on our baby’s brain. We decided not to get the amniocentesis done because the risks weren’t worth it and although we’d want to know if she has a chromosomal abnormality, I have to believe SOMETHING else would have shown up that indicated she had something. I also decided it wouldn’t change anything. We’d still go through with having her and just would want to know life would just be different than we imagined. Hope this helps!

babycc1222026

I had a high risk with growth abnormalities, the amnio was just our last answer and confirmation that baby couldn't support life after birth. It was a pretty scary procedure but I was able to see how far the needle was from baby on the ultrasound. We knew did all we could to get answers before losing baby at 20w.

Now I am 18w low risk pregnant and we are deciding not to get amnio if growth and clues show up normal in anatomy scan. Genetics counselor said the risk was now 1/1000 for miscarriage in the amnio procedure. I am surprised that it is offered to everyone BEFORE anatomy scan. We still don't want that risk if we are already low risk. 

Its such a personal decision. Hope you can get peace

knottiee97e855332d251e0

Our NIPT came back for trisomy 15 markers, so we opted for an amnio. They told us 1/500 were the risks for having an amnio. After researching the Trisomy 15, we knew it wouldn't be compatible with life and wanted to know as early as possible. 

I was 15 and 4 the day I went in. We did an hour long early anatomy scan that was very relieving because it all looked great in the imagining. We then did the amnio. It was about as painful as getting blood drawn, but from your abdomen. They took about 4 vials of amniotic fluid. It took longer to set up for the procedure than the procedure itself! 5 mins or less. 

It was more emotionally stressful than anything else, but we are glad we did it. 

We just had it done about 5 days ago so results still to come in the next few weeks!