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  • Amniocentesis

    Read about amniocentesis, a diagnostic test carried out during pregnancy to assess whether your baby could develop a genetic or chromosomal condition.

  • Amniocentesis - Why it's offered

    Read about amniocentesis, a diagnostic test that may be offered to detect a serious or potentially serious disorder in an unborn baby (foetus).

  • Amniocentesis - What happens

    Read about what happens during amniocentesis, a procedure that involves removing a small sample of amniotic fluid from the womb so it can be tested in a laboratory.

  • Amniocentesis - Risks

    Amniocentesis is a fairly common and safe procedure. But it's important to be aware of the possible complications during or after amniocentesis.

  • Turner syndrome - Diagnosis

    Turner syndrome is sometimes diagnosed before a baby is born, although it is often identified during childhood or at puberty.

  • Screening for Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome and Patau's syndrome

    Find out about screening for Down's, Edwards' and Patau's syndromes in pregnancy, including the nuchal translucency scan, and amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling tests.