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Is Amniocentesis Test Necessary At 6 Months Of Pregnancy ?
I am of 35 years 6months from the date of conceive my second child, my health parameters normal as of now do i need to go for this An amniocentesis test? age 35years,6monts:84kgs:
Wed, 11 Jan 2012
Hi Aru ,
Welcome to HCM.
Unless there are strong risk factors involved, you do not have to undergo amniocentesis test.
Your age is a risk factor but just for that you need not do the test.
Some obstetricians follow a certain procedure, and this may be part of their routine test in pregnant ladies over 34 yrs. of age.
Since this is your second pregnancy you cannot be called elderly primi. In elderly Primi, such tests are warranted.
Welcome to HCM.
Unless there are strong risk factors involved, you do not have to undergo amniocentesis test.
Your age is a risk factor but just for that you need not do the test.
Some obstetricians follow a certain procedure, and this may be part of their routine test in pregnant ladies over 34 yrs. of age.
Since this is your second pregnancy you cannot be called elderly primi. In elderly Primi, such tests are warranted.
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