Wednesday, November 30, 2011

All about the amniocentesis


This procedure helps the doctor to detect the possibility of genetic, metabolic or neurological disorders in developing fetus.

When doing this?

Since amniocentesis presents minimal risk of abortion, from less than 1% is indicated only for special cases where it is important to confirm the health of the baby. If the mother is over 35 years, have a family history of genetic problems or be a carrier of any of them, it is best to perform this test for early detection of fetal abnormalities.