Paige: Extra chromosome, extra special Nov 5, 2009
The midwife and obstetrician wanted me to go into town for a detailed scan and an amniocentesis because I was almost 19 weeks and if I wanted to terminate, it would be tricky to do so after 20 weeks. I spent the entire day at work the following day feeling like my world had come to an end. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Life with a special child in Braintree Oct 20, 2009
At 18 weeks, the doctor asked if she wanted an amniocentesis that would detect a genetic abnormality. Jeanne said no.. (Braintree Forum, MA)
LETTER: People have many choices of protection Oct 15, 2009
shumphreys wrote on Oct 11, 2009 8:24 AM:" Oh Medic you are so behind the times you need to move into this new century. So you are saying women shouldn't get sonograms or amniocentesis (sp?)? You know (or maybe you don't), they are used to screen for birth defects. Why condemn a woman to bear a fetus to term knowing that it has no heart or no brain and will die upon birth. You are a very very cruel and inhumane person. ". Harry Potter wrote on Oct 12, 2009 9:29 AM:" ...... killing babys because... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Right to Life members rally at City Hall Oct 7, 2009
She doesn t believe that selective abortion where a parent opts to abort a child because a physical or mental defect is detected by amniocentesis is an appropriate way to deal with illness or dysfunction. A fetus is a human being. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Different lives bring family closer Oct 1, 2009
Now pregnant with the couple s second child, Stephanie underwent genetic testing recommended for women over 35, as she did with Shea, but decided against amniocentesis testing because they were concerned about causing a miscarriage. After delivering Keira Mackenzie through a cesarean birth, Paul, a detective with the Burlington Police Department, suspected something was wrong. (Burlington Union, MA)
Woman in embryo mix-up gives birth to boy Sep 30, 2009
They provided proof of their reproductive predicament, including results of amniocentesis, a genetic test, indicating the baby Savage was carrying was not theirs. Share this on. (CNN -- Health)
Couple says they got the wrong embryos Sep 24, 2009
The Savages are not releasing the name of the clinic where they underwent the IVF procedure, but provided CNN with proof of their reproductive predicament, including results of amniocentesis, a genetic test, indicating the baby Carolyn is carrying is not theirs. They have met with the baby's DNA parents, and according to Carolyn the DNA-related mother of the child has come along for one doctor's appointment. (CNN)
Understanding Implications Of Prenatal Testing For Down Syndrome Sep 16, 2009
Currently, expectant women have two options if they would like to receive a definitive diagnosis of Down syndrome - chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis - both of which are invasive and carry a risk, however small, of causing a spontaneous miscarriage. New tests expected to be introduced next year will offer a simple blood test that poses no risk to the fetus and delivers a definitive diagnosis of one or more of the genetic variants of Down syndrome - trisomy 21, translocation, or... (Science Daily)
Revealing the raw heartache of miscarriage Sep 3, 2009
I was 16 weeks pregnant and went in for an amniocentesis (a test to determine if a baby has Down syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities). I knew something was wrong when the nurse quickly left the room to talk to the doctor. (MSNBC -- Health)
Light Shed On Cause Of Down Syndrome And Other Genetic Disorders Sep 1, 2009
4, 2006) Amniocentesis is the most commonly prescribed invasive test performed during pregnancies in the United States. Researchers at Mount School of Medicine in conjunction with other institutions in the. (Science Daily)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Fetal test raises questions Aug 25, 2009
At this time, there is nothing that can be done to increase the chances of a live birth for a fetus noted to have SUA, although if indicated and desired by the parents an amniocentesis may be considered to evaluate for possible chromosomal abnormalities (trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 are the most common ones associated with SUA) ... If there is a SUA noted on a pregnancy ultrasound, and especially if other fetal abnormalities are found - such as kidney or heart problems - an amniocentesis to test... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Hoping for a cure Aug 5, 2009
He was diagnosed, before he was born, through an amniocentesis. (The test) was really hard and really scary, Malinda says. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Yury Verlinsky; Russian migr was pioneer in prenatal testing Jul 23, 2009
Prenatal testing is a relatively recent invention, with geneticists first performing amniocentesis in the late 1950s ... The risks are about the same as, or slightly greater than, those for amniocentesis, but the test can be performed as early as 10 weeks, when many prospective parents are more comfortable with an abortion. (Boston Globe)
The Down Syndrome Dilemma Jul 18, 2009
If the risk is high--say more than 1 in 300--she will be offered amniocentesis, a needle-in-the-belly test that allows doctors to conclusively diagnose genetic aberrations, including Down, but carries about a 1-in-300 risk of causing miscarriage. If an extra 21st chromosome is found--the hallmark of Down--the woman or couple face a fateful choice: to terminate a pregnancy that has already reached the second trimester, or prepare to raise a child with Down, which causes mild-to-moderate... (Time.com)
Pregnancy timeline Jul 5, 2009
On the basis of the blood test results the woman may opt for a Chorionic Villus sample or an amniocentesis which would diagnose or other chromosomal abnormalities. However these diagnostic tests have a small risk of subsequent miscarriage. (BBC News -- Health)
Cool down with a fan and iced tea Jul 3, 2009
Then when my amniocentesis results came back, showing what they called abnormalitiesoh, dear GodI knew, I had instantly an understanding, for that fleeting moment, why someone would believe it could seem possible to change those circumstances, just make it all go away, get some normalcy back in life. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
"Miracle" Baby Survives Two-Pound Tumor May 30, 2009
In the last stage of Robinsons pregnancy, Jacques said, doctors were removing a liter of fluid a week from Robinsons abdomen through amniocentesis because Jordan couldnt properly swallow. And when Jordan was born by C-section, the tumor left him unable to breathe, so doctors -- while he was still connected to his mother -- had to insert a tube into the tumor and into his mouth to clear an airway. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Launch of prenatal test held pending fraud probe May 13, 2009
"People with Down syndrome are concerned with a test that may indeed serve to eliminate them from the world. Current methods for collecting fetal DNA for the detection of genetic abnormalities, such as amniocentesis, involve collecting fluid from the uterus and are associated with an increased risk of miscarriage. Sequenom's tests are based on a new technology, SEQureDx, which can detect traces of fetal nucleic acids in a mother's blood and screen them for abnormalities. Another advantage of the... (Globe and Mail)
Sweden Rules 'Gender-Based' Abortion Legal May 13, 2009
The woman, who already had two daughters, requested an amniocentesis in order to allay concerns about possible chromosome abnormalities. At the same time, she also asked to know the foetus's gender. (Newsmax)
'Odd incidents' surround Specter switch... May 8, 2009
I had an amniocentesis before she was born, Jake, since I was over 35 when pregnant with her. We believe her retardation was a birth accident. (The Drudge Report)
In speech, Palin says she weighed abortion Apr 20, 2009
Palin revealed more Thursday night, saying she was traveling when she got the result of the amniocentesis that revealed the chromosomal abnormality. "There, just for a fleeting moment, I thought, I knew, 'Nobody knows me here. Nobody would ever know.' ". (Juneau Empire)
Amniotic Fluid May Provide New Source Of Stem Cells For Future Therapies Apr 2, 2009
Human amniotic fluid was collected during routine diagnostic procedures (amniocentesis) from volunteer donors between seven and 35 weeks of pregnancy. Amniotic fluid (AF) cells that had markers similar to bone marrow stem cells (termed AFKL cells) were then isolated for use in experiments, as these cell markers were indicative of progenitor cells (cells that have the capacity to differentiate into other types of cells). (Science Daily)
Letters to the Magazine Editor Mar 8, 2009
Risky chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, or wait a month for more tests. I waited, and my results at 16 weeks were normal. (Boston Globe)
New tests for Down Syndrome Feb 24, 2009
Depending on the results, the women may then undergo either amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) to confirm or rule out the diagnosis. But the screening tests often produce imprecise results, and amniocentesis, the most common definitive test, can cause miscarriages and is not usually performed until the second trimester, when the termination of a pregnancy is much more traumatic and difficult to obtain. (MSNBC -- Health)
What Would You Do If Your Doctor Said Your Fetus Had a 1 in 6 Chance of Being Born With Down Syndrome? Feb 16, 2009
Because none of these tests offer a definitive answer, they are often used to help women decide whether to have an invasive test -- amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling -- and accept the small associated risk of miscarriage ... They decided to undergo amniocentesis, so days later Peterson inserted a 3 -inch needle through Sonia's abdominal wall and into her uterus and watched carefully on ultrasound to make sure the active fetus stayed away from the needle while she drew off 4 teaspoons of... (Boston Globe)
Simple test, complex questions Feb 8, 2009
Current methods to collect fetal DNA, such as amniocentesis, involve an intrusion into the uterus that can trigger a miscarriage a risk that makes many couples refuse the procedure ... Women who receive a positive screening result are then referred on to an amniocentesis some time between 16 to 19 weeks into their pregnancies ... Some experts feel the new tests will only be a significant advance if they prove to be as accurate as amniocentesis. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Women's donated blood yields lifesaving RhoGAM Feb 8, 2009
If an Rh-negative mom's blood comes in contact with blood from an Rh-positive fetus say, during amniocentesis (a procedure in which a needle withdraws a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal cells that are checked for chromosomal abnormalities) or delivery her immune system would regard the Rh factor as a foreign enemy and launch an attack against red blood cells bearing it. Often, women aren't exposed to fetal red blood cells until they deliver their first baby, which is usually... (USA Today)
Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications Feb 7, 2009
If a woman wants to deliver before 39 weeks, ACOG recommends that amniocentesis be performed to assess lung maturity in the baby. The new study included 13,258 women who underwent elective repeat Caesarean deliveries at one of 19 U.S. academic medical centers. (MEDLINEplus)
News Scan Briefs: Weak on the Nano Risk Feb 7, 2009
Amnio Alternative Amniocentesis and other prenatal tests designed to assess fetal health carry a small risk of miscarriage. Now Chinese researchers may have found an alternative diagnostic method based on a technique that distinguishes maternal DNA from fetal DNA in the mother s blood. (Scientific American)
