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 ...

Physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center are using a new ultrasound technique to detect increased risk of genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome and heart disorders in unborn babies.

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 ...

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 ...

Imagine a window into the womb, a portal that allows us to peek into the intricate world of foetal development. Amidst the joy and anticipation, concerns about the health and well-being of their ...

As with amniocentesis, obstetricians may suggest using CVS, short for chorionic villus sampling, to detect genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome. In CVS, specialists perform an ultrasound to ...

Is simply being 35 or older enough reason for a pregnant woman to undergo amniocentesis to check for Down syndrome? The older mothers-to-be are, the higher their risk of having babies with this fairly ...

Is simply being 35 or older enough reason for a pregnant woman to undergo amniocentesis to check for Down syndrome? The older mothers-to-be are, the higher their risk of having babies with this fairly ...

Purpose: To describe the Hispanic and African-American population referred to our inner city Los Angeles Prenatal Diagnostic Center. To evaluate trends in referral reasons, amniocentesis acceptance, ...

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 ...

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 ...