Amniocentesis and Genetic Counseling

Amniocentesis is a procedure used to collect a small amount of amniotic fluid from around the baby. The fluid is then analyzed to determine the existence of certain disorders. Standard genetic amniocentesis is usually performed between 15 and 18 weeks of pregnancy, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period. Amniocentesis is performed in conjunction with an ultrasound scan. …