AMNIOCENTESIS - couldn't penetrate membrane...anyone else?

[RachelRog]

Has anyone been for an amniocentesis and they couldn't penetrate the membrane??
I went this morning...it was really uncomfortable..they tried twice!

Feel really fed up as it took alot of courage for me to have the test and now they want me to return on Monday and try again.

Has this happened to anyone else??

no it hasnt, but sending you {{hugs}}} what a horrible experience.

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Sorry to hear about your amnio. I had one too & I totally understand the amount of courage needed to go through with it.

I guess it's some comfort that they didn't just wallop the needle in. Better to be safe than sorry. Caution is everything here.

Try to stay positive.

How experienced was the person doing the amnio? Do they do them all the time? Maybe you were unlucky enough to get someone who doesn't and isn't very good at it.
Hope it goes well on Monday.

When I went for my amnio, I asked the MW if she'd be happy for the obstetrician to do an amnio on her, meaning....did she trust him to a good job? I was fortunate that I knew her previously so felt she'd be honest with me. (my patients ask me this sometimes & tbh I always say that the Dr is excellant, it's very reassuring)

She said that he was very careful & precise during amnios so I felt happy with that. Having said that, his registrar actually put the needle in! I'd decided that I wasn't going to have a trainee do it but like most patients, when you're about to have the test, I just said nothing. I reasoned with myself that the consultant was the one telling her where to put the needle, which was more important.

Anyway, all went well. I was even scared to poo after I had it done in case I burst the membranes! The result was normal & I'm now 29 weeks. I rewarded myself for all the emotional trauma by finding out the sex of my baby. I think I've bonded more with her as a result.