Pregnant women over 35 face a dilemma if they opt for prenatal genetic testing. If they decide to go for an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling to see if their fetus has any chromosomal ...

"Should I get NIPT?" and "How exactly is it different from amniocentesis?"—consultations regarding prenatal diagnosis are ...

Why is Amniocentesis performed? Expert answers along with when it is done, its diagnostic accuracy, risks and everything else about this invasive prenatal test Amniocentesis is a medical procedure ...

Amniocentesis describes the extraction of amniotic fluid through the abdominal wall (i.e., through a transabdominal approach with ultrasound guidance). This procedure is performed by a trained ...

This is the eighth in a series of articles exploring testing procedures available for you and your baby during pregnancy Amniocentesis is a procedure, which requires a sample of Mom’s amniotic fluid ...

Q: I've had trouble getting pregnant and finally succeeded at the age of 37. Everyone says I should get an amniocentesis, but I'm afraid it will cause a miscarriage. What should I do? A: First, let me ...

Women having amniocentesis should make sure that they drink plenty of fluids for a week or so before the test. This is important because - Lack of good hydration can sometimes decrease the level of ...

Haemolytic disease of the fetus can be detected accurately by using Doppler ultrasound to measure velocity of blood flow in the middle cerebral artery, the main artery supplying blood to the brain.