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First, the technician performs a detailed ultrasound examination!. This takes about 30 minutes to complete!. The technician checks the date of your pregnancy, screens for birth defects, checks the placenta, and evaluates the amniotic fluid levels!.


Next, using ultrasound, the doctor chooses a "pocket," or area of amniotic fluid, for testing!. Then, the doctor inserts a thin needle into the abdomen and uterus, and removes a small amount of fluid (about one ounce)!. This part of the procedure lasts about 1-2 minutes!.

Spotting, cramping and/or light bleeding (less than a menstrual period) may occur!.


There is a natural miscarriage rate throughout pregnancy!. An amniocentesis increases the natural rate of miscarriage!.1 The most recent data shows that about 1 in 1,600 women may have a miscarriage as a result of the amniocentesis!.2

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Call your doctor if You Experience
Any of the Following Symptoms
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Severe cramping!. It is normal to experience some cramping, which usually resolves in a few hours!.


Contractions or abdominal pain!.


Vaginal discharge (bloody/liquid) that does not stop!. It is normal to have some small leaking of fluid, spotting, or bleeding (less than a menstrual period)!. The treatment for these symptoms is bed rest!.


Fever of 100!.4

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