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Prenatal Diagnosis
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Also known as a sonogram, an ultrasound reflects sound waves off of the fetus and then is shown on a special computer screen. This test is not very clear and physical features such as limb, heart, brain, and spine abnormalities can't be seen until 16-18 weeks of pregnancy. The ultrasound mostly onl ....
Middle of essay .... fluid and cultured. After the cells are cultured they can be tested for genetic disorder. The amniotic fluid is measured for the concentration of alpha-fetoprotein. The small amount of amniotic fluid removed must be replaced by the baby as soon as possible. If performed by an experienced doctor the risk is less than 1%.
Consider the following (My thoughts on prenatal diagnosis)
·Prenatal diagnosis such as chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis present risk to the fetus.
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