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Amniocentesis – what are the risks?
Having an amniocentesis is the one most certain way to find out whether your baby has any disabilities before birth. As more and more pregnancies are classified as “high risk”, this procedure is also ever more common. In short, an amniocentesis involves inserting a needle into the uterus, through the abdomen, to take a sample [...]
Amniocentesis – what is it, and how it works
Women who get pregnant today have a whole host of prenatal diagnostic and screening tests available to them. All of these tests offer some insights into the health of their babies, but the one test that is most conclusive is an amniocentesis. It is a test that has both benefits and risks, and therefore, having [...]
Prenatal testing for Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a medical condition that almost everyone knows about. Additional genetic material causes developmental delays and physical conditions in patients with Down Syndrome. Some people with Down Syndrome function relatively normally and do not need much medical attention, while others have a myriad of problems. Some Down Syndrome [...]
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