Is There Discomfort with an Amniocentesis?
Most women experience minimal discomfort with an amniocentesis. Some women do experience mild cramping during and after the procedure. Cramping usually subsides within an hour, but may occur from time to time for one to two days following the amniocentesis.
Some women may also experience abdominal soreness at the site of the needle insertion. Note: Soreness at the needle insertion site usually goes away within a few hours, but may last a few days.