Please tell me all information about amniocentesis.?

http://www.wcox.com.au/amniocen.htm
Ask your gynaecologist..

They insert a needle in the baby's sac to draw fluid off called amniotic fluid.It's to test for birth defects etc. This test does have risks but SHOULDNT HARM BABY.

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