Precautions after amniocentesis

Greetings, dear patient! We have prepared a list of post-amniocentesis precautions for you and your family to check after the procedure. 1.Amniotic fluid chromosome test only detects fetal chromosomal disorders and does not exclude developmental malformations and genetic disorders. 2, amniocentesis is an abdominal needle, and a band-aid will be put on the eye of the needle after the puncture. If you are not allergic, you can tear it off after going home or on the second day after the puncture. 3. Please do not take a shower on the day after the procedure. If you must take a shower, please put a waterproof patch on the eye of the needle to prevent infection. 4.Please take rest for 2 weeks after surgery. If there are no special circumstances, bed rest is not necessary. If you need a sick leave slip, please ask the puncturing doctor to issue one after the puncture. 5. Amniocentesis is a minor outpatient procedure in our center, and the general risk of miscarriage is less than 1 per 1,000. The following conditions may increase the risk of miscarriage: a, infection (various inflammatory diseases); b, high fever; c, vaginal bleeding; d, vaginal flow (premature rupture of membranes); e, abnormal fetal movement (less than 10 fetal movements in 24 hours or no fetal movement); f, unexplained abdominal pain; g, pathological pregnancy (such as hyperemesis, gestational diabetes, cholestasis syndrome, etc.); h, underlying diseases (such as heart disease, kidney disease, thyroid disease, etc.). kidney disease, thyroid disease, etc.); i, external forces, such as falls, impacts, etc. 6. Please do not be anxious or tired after amniocentesis. If you experience any discomfort, follow up with your local hospital outpatient or emergency clinic. 7. Please keep the phone open as the amniocentesis result will be notified by phone. If you have filled out a courier slip, please write down the slip number. So that you can inquire after the courier is sent. The written report will be sent by courier within one week after the notification. 8.If there are any special circumstances, you can inform the notification staff. 9.If the result is abnormal, it is recommended to return to our hospital to register for genetic consultation.