Q: Amniocentisis results: fetus has no lungs
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on April 11th, 2007
Just had my 20 week detailed scan on monday and was very sadly informed that my baby's stomach was too high and was crushing it's lungs. I had an amniocentisis there and then and have to wai a whole week to find out the results. I was told if the problem is genetic then I could be looking at a termination but if not the baby could have an operation when it's born providing the lungs are working ok then it will be ok. I am just wondering how high a possiblility my baby has of surving through this and it not being genetic, if it is genetic will my baby still live a long healthy life. Please help, I cannot bare losing my baby especially at this stage almost 21 weeks. Thanks
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