Watch as Parents Magazine discusses an Amniocentesis during your first trimester of pregnancy! As soon as a woman becomes pregnant, it is important to begin prenatal care and tests, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy. Amniocentesis detects if your baby has a chromosome disorder. The older the mother is, the more likely that there could be a chromosome problem. An Amniocentesis can be the second step after an ultrasound appears to be suspicious. Be sure to watch so you can make the best decision about whether you think you should get an Amniocentesis!
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