Research Notes on Alternatives to Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is highly dependable as a diagnostic test for genetic abnormalities but in order to do this procedure there must be sufficient amniotic fluid in the mother's womb. This is usually around the 14th or 15th week of pregnancy. There are other procedures available that can be done earlier and less invasively. These procedures are chorionic villus sampling, multiple marker screening, and ultrasound studies.
Top Resources on Alternatives to Amniocentesis
- eHealthMD: Alternatives to Genetic Amniocentesis
- MedicineNet: Amnio Alternatives
- Dr. Spock: Alternatives to amniocentesis
- Babycenter: If I Choose Diagnostic Testing, How Do I Decide Between Amnio and CVS?
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
- Wikipedia: Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Harvard Medical School: Chorionic Villus Sampling
- RxPGNews: Non-invasive alternative to amniocentesis?
- FairfaxDigital: Researchers eye alternative to amniocentesis: study
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