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General Information about Amniocentesis |
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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. Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds the fetus and provides a cushioning effect. Also called simply as "Amnio" and is usually is done after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The procedure should be considered in the following situations: Babies of women with metabolic disorders are sometimes at risk with chromosomal abnormalities like, 1. Autoimmune thyroditis 2. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiencies 3. Diabetes mellitus |
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