The Effect of Exposure to an Informative Video About Amniocentesis Before the Procedure on Maternal Anxiety

The Effect of Exposure to an Informative Video About Amniocentesis Before the Procedure on Maternal Anxiety

The effect of exposure to an informative video about amniocentesis before the procedure on maternal anxiety

Amniocentesis is a common sonography-guided procedure that is usually preformed during the second trimester of pregnancy in order to obtain neonatal genetic information. Previous studies have shown that although the risk of a major complication is small, many women experience profound anxiety regarding the procedure.

Many stress-relieving techniques have been proposed and studied concerning stress-related interventions during pregnancy. However, the use of an informative video that is a simple, accessible, widely accepted tool has not been tested in the context of amniocentesis. In this interventional study the investigators aim to examine the effect of an informative pre-procedural video on anxiety and pain levels in women undergoing amniocentesis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women who come for amniocentesis in the Edith Wolfson Medical Center
• Women who sign a consent form to enroll to the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women under 18 years of age.
• Women who do not speak Hebrew