Is Amniocentesis Safe?

With the advancement of our medical technology, in general, amniocentesis will not affect the position and development of the fetus. It is a very safe operation. In addition, amniocentesis can observe the position of the fetus through B-ultrasound and determine whether the fetus is injured. I hope everyone can understand the following content about the process of amniocentesis and post-operative care.

How long after amniocentesis is considered safe

Some mothers worry that amniocentesis will be painful or harm the fetus. Experts say that amniocentesis is basically painless because the needle is thin and the pain level is similar to that of ordinary intramuscular injection, or even lighter. Amniocentesis is performed under the guidance of B-ultrasound. The doctor will choose a location with abundant amniotic fluid and will not harm the fetus for the puncture, so it is generally very safe.

With the continuous improvement of science and technology and clinical technology, the safety factor of amniocentesis has been greatly improved. Take miscarriage, which is of greatest concern to expectant mothers, for example. Literature from the last century reported that the miscarriage rate was about 0.5% (1/200) [3]. In recent years, literature has reported that the miscarriage rate caused by it is only 1/1600. However, as an invasive examination, no one can guarantee that amniocentesis will not cause any impact on the fetus and the expectant mother. In addition, the main complications of amniocentesis include bleeding, infection, amniotic fluid leakage, respiratory distress, premature birth, fetal injury, miscarriage, etc. So, how long after amniocentesis is considered safe?

Generally speaking, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, vaginal discharge, bleeding, fever, etc. within three days after surgery, these are signs that the pregnancy is in a dangerous situation. Please go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital as soon as possible. If you don't experience any discomfort, then you don't need to worry too much about any side effects. Below I will introduce to you some precautions for amniocentesis.

1. No sexual intercourse is allowed three days before the operation; please take a shower one day before the operation; please empty your bladder 10 minutes before the operation.

2. If you have any abnormalities such as cold, fever, skin infection, etc. 3 to 7 days before the operation, please inform the doctor during the preoperative registration.

3. If you have a history of allergies, special diseases, or other conditions that require explanation, please inform your doctor during preoperative registration.

4. You can go home after sitting and resting for at least 2 hours after the operation; it is best for out-of-town patients to stay in the city that night.

5. Do not bathe within 72 hours after the operation. Pay more attention to rest and try to rest for a week. Try to rest in bed for the first three days and it is best to rest at home for the next four days. Avoid extensive exercise, shopping, doing housework, lifting heavy objects and other physical labor.

6. Sexual intercourse is prohibited for half a month after the operation.