Amniocentesis may be even safer than doctors previously thought. That news comes from a study of about 35,000 U.S. women who were 10 to nearly 14 weeks pregnant. The study appears in Obstetrics & ...

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 ...

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a minute amount of amniotic fluid is extracted and tested for chromosomal anomalies in the fetus. The amniotic fluid is the fluid that ...

During pregnancy, the fetus is surrounded by amniotic fluid, a substance much like water. Amniotic fluid has live fetal cells and other things, such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). They provide important ...

Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the sac of amniotic fluid around the baby inside the uterus, to test for certain chromosomal anomalies ...

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 ...

First large study says test could cut 98 percent of invasive prenatal tests. Jan. 12, 2011— -- Lynn Harris, pregnant for the first time and in her late 30s, faced a decision many older women at ...

MGMGH Tiruchi performs its first amniocentesis, offering free prenatal testing for genetic issues to a high-risk patient.

Amniocentesis is the primary diagnostic procedure for antenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders. It is a simple medical procedure done during pregnancy for obtaining samples of the amniotic fluid.

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 ...