Are you curious to know whether your baby will have chromosome problems?
Do you have ...
- A family history of chromosome abnormalities
- A child would have chromosome abnormalitie.
Hogsmeade Medical is now offering amniocentesis for prenatal genetic diagnosis.
When: Usually between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy.
A local anaesthetic can be given to the mother to reduce pain before the process begins. After the local takes effect, a needle is usually inserted into the amniotic sac by going through the mother's abdominal wall and the wall of the uterus. An area of the sac that is away from the fetus is punctured by a physician with the help of ultrasound. Approximately 20ml of amniotic fluid is extracted and the fetus cells are separated. The cells are then grown in a culture medium, fixed and stained. The chromosomes are then examined under a microscope for abnormalities. 24 – 48 hours after the extraction, the puncture heals and the amniotic liquid is replenished.
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