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Amniocentesis
- Why should I have amniocentesis?
- When should I have the procedure done?
- What are the risks to me and my baby of having amniocentesis?
- What are the risks of not having it?
- How is the procedure performed?
- What should I expect before, during and after the procedure?
- What are possible complications or side effects of the procedure?
- What information will the test give me?
- When will the results be available, and who will explain them?
- How accurate is this test?
- What are our next steps following the test, whether the results are normal or abnormal?
- What other tests might be needed? Are there any alternative tests to amniocentesis?
