When it should be done
Amniocentesis is usually performed between 15-20 weeks of pregnancy. It is sometimes also carried out between 18- ... » Read on How it is performed
During amniocentesis, a small sample of amniotic fluid (the fluid that surrounds the fetus in the womb) is taken for testing in ... » Read on
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How it is performed
... an ultrasound scan (if there is any doubt about how many weeks pregnant you are), a vaginal examination, ... » Read on
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Introduction
... ation into the wall of the womb, until approximately the eighth week of life, the developing baby is known as an embryo. Develop ... » Read on
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