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Intra-uterine fetal demise caused by amniotic band syndrome after standard amniocentesis [PDF]
, 2000 The amniotic band syndrome represents a prime example of exogenous disruption of an otherwise normal feta I development. It may be a sequel of invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis or fetal blood sampling. A 38-year-old gravida II, para II
Bauerfeind, I. +4 more
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The effect of video-based multimedia information before amniocentesis on pain, anxiety, and pregnancy outcomes [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAmniocentesis is the most commonly used invasive prenatal diagnostic test. This study aimed to investigate the effect of video-based multimedia information (MMI) on the anxiety and pain levels of patients undergoing amniocentesis.
Nihal Callioglu +2 more
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Exploring Women’s Experiences of Amniocentesis: A Qualitative Content Analysis [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ResearchBackground: The decision and experience of high-risk pregnant women to undergo amniocentesis can depend on their setting, context, social structures, and significant others, including cultural values and beliefs.
Jaruwan Kownaklai +2 more
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Abortion Rate Following Chorionic Villous Sampling and Amniocentesis in Twin Pregnancies [PDF]
Journal of Family and Reproductive HealthObjective: Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are the most widely used prenatal diagnostic methods. Despite their benefits, they can be associated with adverse pregnancy effects, but the exact prevalence of these complications especially ...
Fatemeh Golshahi +10 more
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Risk of Congenital Toxoplasmosis in Newborns from Mothers with Documented Infection: Experience from Two Referral Centres [PDF]
PathogensDuring pregnancy, primary Toxoplasma gondii infection can cause congenital toxoplasmosis (CT). We described the newborns’ outcomes from a multicentre cohort of mothers with seroconversion (SC) at different gestational ages.
Alice Bonetti +11 more
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The effect of foot reflexology and H7 point acupressure on anxiety in women undergoing amniocentesis [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2022 Introduction: Most pregnant women are concerned about fetal abnormalities and screening tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used to control anxiety in pregnancy.
Mahyar Mohammadifard +2 more
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Evaluation of the effect of education on perceived stress of mother candidates for amniocentesis
Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2021 BACKGROUND: Amniocentesis is one of the methods for diagnosing prenatal abnormalities. Pregnant women with high-risk fetal screening results are the candidates for amniocentesis.
Shahnaz Mojahed +3 more
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023 Background There is an increasing demand for prenatal diagnostic testing in twin pregnancies, however, anecdotally there is a higher incidence of procedure-related complications after amniocentesis than that in singleton pregnancies.
Xijing Liu +7 more
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