Amniocentesis with Anterior Placenta

Amniocentesis with Anterior Placenta

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Many pregnant women will have a desire to learn whether her unborn baby has the possibility of developing certain abnormalities and fetal infections. This information may be crucial when it comes to the care of the mother and the child after it is born. One way to learn this information is through amniocentesis. Claim Your 20 Free Pregnancy Tests – Click Here

With this procedure, a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed so that it can be tested. The amniotic fluid is taken when doctors place a thin needle into the uterus through the abdomen. In order to safely draw this fluid, the use of an ultrasound machine is relied upon. The results are very accurate; around 99%.

Although women could be concerned about having this procedure if they have an anterior placenta, studies show that there is no increased risk to the mother or the baby because of this. Since doctors are able to guide the needle by using an ultrasound machine, they will still be able to obtain the right amount of amniotic fluid for the testing.

If you are interested in having this test completed, make sure that you talk to your doctor about it early on in your pregnancy. It is something that is usually performed between the 15th and 18th week of the pregnancy.

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 Dr. Renee Hanton, MD
Dr. Renee Hanton, MD | ConceiveEasy
Dr. Renee Hanton is ConceiveEasy's Senior Physician with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Dr. Hanton specializes in the endocrine causes of infertility, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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