But the feeling varies among women and even from one pregnancy to the next. Lindsey Meyersieck, a Piedmont, California, mother of two, got through her first amnio just fine, but was in tears the second time. I didn't remember it hurting that much. You're usually advised to take it easy for 24 hours as a precaution. About one in 200 women get an infection or some other complication that results in miscarriage.
Some women leak amniotic fluid or notice vaginal spotting.
A fever of over 100 degrees, chills, contractions, irritability, and uterine tenderness indicates an infection. If any of these symptoms occur, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Most likely the leakage will stop on its own within a few days. But your practitioner will probably recommend bedrest until it does. Amniocentesis won't be performed until you've received a full description of all potential complications.