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Amniocentesis....does it hurt?

Posted by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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I am getting an amniocentesis done this Wednesday in the morning to see if my babies lungs are developed well enough, if they are then they are going to go ahead and induce labor the next day. I was just wondering if the amniocentesis hurts? I'm assuming it does because it sounds painful! anything involving needles usually does. thanks!

Posted by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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ChancesMommy07
by Silver Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 5:26 PM

I had three and I didn't think they hurt. There was a lot of pressure during and some mild cramping afterwards but they weren't painful.

Rjohnson6708
by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Thank you!! I don't know anybody who has gotten them so I was wondering if it hurts, my dr said the needles real small but long and it sure sounded painful lol
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aidenmomplus4
by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 6:06 PM

I had this done for my quads and like they said before no real pain just A LOT of pressure and cramping afterwards.

momof6nokc
by Bronze Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 6:38 PM


Quoting ChancesMommy07:

I had three and I didn't think they hurt. There was a lot of pressure during and some mild cramping afterwards but they weren't painful.

I've had several amnios and this is spot-on.  I actually think the anticipation was worse than the actual feel of the needle! 

You will have to take it easy the rest of the day.


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Rjohnson6708
by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 7:26 PM

O lordy, sometimes that pressure feeling sucks more than the pain lol. 

mnmomusa
by Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 8:15 PM

I had one for the same reason as you.  It didn't hurt, just...weird feeling.  Good luck!

crwspringer
by Bronze Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 8:17 PM
The shot to numb you hurts like a typical shot, but after that just pressure.
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1stpreggers
by Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 8:19 PM
How far along are u ?
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saraface5383
by Sara on Jul. 9, 2012 at 8:19 PM
I got jipped! I never had the shot!

Agree with the other ladies, mostly pressure.


Quoting crwspringer:

The shot to numb you hurts like a typical shot, but after that just pressure.
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Rjohnson6708
by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 8:24 PM

I will be 36 weeks on Wednesday

Quoting 1stpreggers:

How far along are u ?


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