What does amniocentesis check?

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic technique that uses amniotic fluid from pregnant women to detect chromosomal abnormalities and genetic defects in the fetus. It is one of the most commonly used prenatal diagnostic methods and can detect many different types of chromosomal abnormalities and genetic defects, including Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and more. Amniocentesis is usually done between 14 weeks and 2 weeks into pregnancy…

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