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Checkups During Pregnancy: Amniocentesis

by | May 3, 2013 | Baby

What is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a procedure where a sample of amniotic sac fluid is taken with a needle. Using an ultrasound it allows the physician to insert a needle safely and not harm the fetus. The obtained amniotic fluid, which contains cells scaled with...