Amniocentesis timing and risks?
Folks here who have had an amniocentesis: how far along were you when you had it done? What were you told about what's safe, timing wise?
I'm debating when to have my amniocentesis done after having a high risk result for 22q deletion on my Natera NIPT. (Original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/NIPT/s/DXZHLRJw7s)
I have seen 2 MFMs just to get a couple of perspectives. One refused to do it prior to 16 weeks due to risks and scheduled it for 16 weeks on the dot. The other said it could be done as early as 15 weeks if the membranes have fused (he would verify this before performing it) and I was able to book with him for 15 weeks 3 days. I have to decide which of these I want to go with and cancel the other. I am currently 14 weeks, so I will decide next week and also get some input from my OB.
For any of the professionals on the sub: is there any significant risk difference here? Would it be much safer to wait 4 days? In my mind, getting answers a little sooner is a huge draw of the earlier appointment, but I don't want to trade that off for way more risk of miscarriage. I'm really struggling with the unknown. Terrified, really. I just want answers so we can know what the facts are and decide what comes next. All the what ifs are killing me.
I'm also interested in any preparation tips for the process and/or recovery. I'm so nervous, though I know the risks are low. I just want to do all I can to have a safe procedure and recovery.
Thanks to all contributors in this sub. It has truly helped me through all of this, and will continue to be a source of comfort and solidarity in the weeks to come. I've read every 22q story multiple times trying to understand what we're facing.