Amniocentesis
This procedure involves a doctor inserting a thin needle through the skin into the uterus. They will remove some amniotic fluid, which is the fluid protecting the baby in the womb.
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It contains cells and chemicals that can give indication to a number of factors concerning the fetus inside- including its sex, any infection and genetic abnormalities.
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The procedure is usually available from week 15 onwards, but isn’t just given to everyone! It should only be carried out if there’s any concerns over the presence of genetic conditions.
This procedure does run the slight risk of loss of the fetus.
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