Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Op.Dr. gave information about amniocentesis. Abdulaziz Akkaya said that amniocentesis, which many expectant mothers fear and experience in nightmares, is an invasive diagnostic test that will provide important information about the health status of the baby, especially in advanced age pregnancies.
Genetic defects
Amniocentesisis the process of removing the amniotic fluid, which surrounds and protects the baby during pregnancy, from the uterus for testing or treatment purposes. and ObstetricianOp.Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya said, “We know that approximately 2-3% of babies are born with various anomalies. Genetic defects play a major role in the formation of these anomalies. Since there is no permanent treatment method for genetic diseases yet, early diagnosis of these diseases is important. There are many methods used for this purpose, and amniocentesis is the most frequently used method among prenatal diagnosis methods that require invasive intervention in the expectant mother. It is most commonly used for the evaluation of babies of expectant mothers with advanced maternal age in terms of chromosomal anomaly and for definitive diagnosis in cases where a risk is detected in one of the triple test, double test or quadruple test examinations. “ he said.
Situations requiring amniocentesis
Op.Dr. Abdulaziz Akkkaya reminded that amniocentesis is the name given to the process of reaching the uterus with a needle inserted through the abdominal skin of the expectant mother, and from there to the amniotic fluid in which the baby swims, and taking fluid from there, and listed the situations in which amniocentesis should be performed: • 35 years of age and above. expectant mothers
• Having previously given birth to a baby with a chromosomal anomaly
• Presence of a chromosomal anomaly (Down syndrome) in one of the close relatives
• Hereditary diseases in the mother and father
• Double test, If the risk is high in one of the screening tests such as triple test or quadruple test. • Anomaly is detected in the baby in routine or detailed ultrasound. • The expectant mother has given birth to a baby with anomaly before. Even though the chromosome analysis of the baby born with this anomaly has not been performed, AS is recommended because there is a risk of recurrence. r /> • Determining the gender of the baby in those at risk of hereditary diseases linked to the X chromosome
16-20. Between gestational weeks
Amniocentesisis performed between 16-20 weeks to obtain information about the baby's chromosome structure. Emphasizing that it is performed between weeks of pregnancy, Op.Dr.Akkaya said, “There is no special preparation before the amniocentesis procedure. The expectant mother does not have to be hungry. It is absolutely necessary to be informed in detail before the amniocentesis procedure. Only the expectant mother and her partner can decide how the pregnancy will continue, based on the amniocentesis application and the results. For this reason, all medical information is conveyed to the family and they are expected to make a decision.” he said.
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