Do’s and Don’ts after Amniocentesis

After amniocentesis, you should pay attention to bed rest, avoid coitus, keep the needle site clean and hygienic, and observe the fetal movement. 1. Bed rest: amniocentesis is an invasive test, so you should rest in bed after the test and not do strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid coitus: amniocentesis carries the risk of miscarriage, and coitus should be prohibited after the test to avoid miscarriage caused by uterine contractions. 3. Keep the site of the eye of the needle clean and hygienic: pay attention to the site of the eye of the needle to avoid contact with water, too early contact with water may lead to local infections, affecting the health of the fetus. 4. Observe the fetal movement: Fetal movement can reflect the health of the fetus, if amniocentesis affects the health of the fetus, there will be abnormal fetal movement. After the amniocentesis, you should follow the doctor’s instructions to pay more attention, and if you have any uncomfortable symptoms, you should consult the doctor in time.