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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 6 MIN

What exactly is amniocentesis?

from Your Pregnancy Week By Week · host Judith Schuler

It’s a test for fetal problems, usually done between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. A bit of fluid surrounding the fetus is removed and used to test for about 40 fetal abnormalities. Find out how it’s done and what results can mean. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

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