Amniotic fluid examination is one of the important examinations for pregnant women. The later it is, the more pregnant women need to know if their amniotic fluid is normal. If there is insufficient or excessive amniotic fluid, methods should be taken to regulate it, so amniocentesis is very important. So, where can amniocentesis be done? Let me introduce it below.
Where can I do amniocentesis?
Generally, places where prenatal check ups are available can be checked, or one can go to a large hospital. Where can amniocentesis be done at maternity centers and other places. Usually, the doctor will notify you to perform amniocentesis for prenatal examination.
The optimal time for amniocentesis
The optimal time for prenatal diagnosis is between 16-24 weeks of pregnancy. The reasons are as follows:
1. Not easy to stab the fetus
During this period, the fetus has not fully developed and is relatively small in size, so the amount of amniotic fluid is sufficient to allow the fetus to float in it, and there is a surrounding amniotic fluid band to protect the fetus, which will not easily touch or harm the fetus during puncture.
2. Will not lead to miscarriage
At this time, there is more amniotic fluid in the mother's body, and the doctor only needs to remove a small amount of amniotic fluid. The mother will not experience miscarriage or other phenomena due to the removal of this small amount of amniotic fluid.
3. High survival rate of cell culture
At this stage, the amniotic fluid in the mother's womb contains a large number of viable cells, which provide a prerequisite for successful cell culture in the later stage. Cell culture with high survival rate can be analyzed at a deeper level and is helpful for the diagnosis of many diseases and fetal malformations
The above is an introduction to where to do amniocentesis. I believe expectant mothers have understood that pregnant women need to pay attention to their bodies at all times, not only the amount of amniotic fluid, but also whether various examinations during pregnancy are normal. They also need to go to the hospital regularly for examinations.
