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 ...

Amniocentesis (sometimes called "amnio") is a test in which your doctor takes a small sample of amniotic fluid from around your baby. This fluid contains some of your baby’s cells which hold essential ...

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 ...

Madurai: Doctors from Madurai Govt Rajaji Hospital successfully conducted the first amniocentesis procedure on an 18-week pregnant woman, concluding that the foetus was not affected by any genetic ...