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AMNIOCENTESIS
So at
first tell me you all readers that on 03/12/2018 Our College
students of (INDIAN INSTITUTE
OF LEGAL STUDIES) were invited for a
meaningful discussion with Dr. Paras Nath (DGO ,MD, MRCOG CONSULTANT
OBSTETRICIAN & GYNECOLOGIST) at SILIGURI HOSPITAL regarding MEDICAL
TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.. Nearly about 50 students visited and gained a huge
knowledge regarding MTP ACT. The respected Doctor invited questions from us and
very maturely answered. Thanks to our College and respected teacher Mr. Souvik
Dhar, (Asst. Professor) of Indian Institute of Legal Studies under whose
supervision we were able to attend the Lecture.
Amniocentesis is
a test carried out during pregnancy to diagnose any problems or serious health
conditions your baby has developed or could develop.
WHAT IS
AMNIOCENTESIS?
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| AMNIOCENTESIS |
· A procedure performed usually in the
beginning of pregnancy to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
· Usually done when a woman is between
16 and 22 weeks pregnant.
·During this procedure a sample of
amniotic fluid is taken from the amniotic sac (amnion) surrounding the unborn
baby and its DNA is examined for genetic abnormalities.
· The amniotic fluid - has cells that
the skin of the developing baby has shed, as well as his/her waste products.
Each cell from the baby in the fluid contains their complete set of DNA
(genetic information). Analyzing these cells helps the doctors assess the fetus
health and detect any potential problems.
· The entire amniocentesis appointment
lasts approximately 45 minutes - most of which involves a detailed ultrasound
examination.
