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Posted: 02-16-2009, 07:24 PM Post Subject: Amniocentesis
I am getting an amnio tomorrow and I am nervous. I don't know anyone that's ever gotten one and I want to know what to expect? Does it hurt???
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Posted: 02-16-2009, 08:57 PM
It wasn't the most pleasant thing ever. But it hurt much less than I had anticipated. And it was quick. So you can get through it!
Good luck! What are they testing for? Lung development? Meconium?
My fluid came out yucky green- meconium!
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Posted: 02-17-2009, 09:38 AM
They are testing for Down Syndrome.
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Posted: 02-17-2009, 11:52 AM
Well keep us updated! (and don't look at the needle- just close your eyes and go to your "happy" place)
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Posted: 02-18-2009, 08:44 AM
It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be at all! Hurt a little more than getting blood drawn and I didn't check out the needle until after! Thanks for the advice.
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