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Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is used to determine the health of an unborn baby. Amniotic fluid contains cells that are normally shed from the fetus. Samples of these cells are obtained by withdrawing some amniotic fluid. The chromosome analysis of these cells can be performed to determine abnormalities. In addition, the cells may be cultured and analyzed for enzymes, or for other materials that may indicate genetically transmitted diseases. Other studies can be done directly on the amniotic fluid including measurement of alpha-fetoprotein.

Amniocentesis

Review Date: 7/17/2017

Reviewed By: Cynthia D. White, MD, Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Group Health Cooperative, Bellevue, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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Early labor
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Egg cell production
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Egg production
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Fetal ear development
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Pregnancy
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Sperm production
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Sperm release pathway
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The role of amniotic fluid
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Infant formulas
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Amniocentesis
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Fontanelles
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Head circumference
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Infant blood sample
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Infant diaphragmatic hernia
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Large fontanelles
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Male reproductive anatomy
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Male reproductive anatomy
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Male urinary tract
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Meconium
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Morning sickness
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Newborn head molding
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Newborn test
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Normal female breast anatomy
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Vitamin B9 benefits
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Vitamin B9 source
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Yeast infections
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