Question

What can be learned from ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villi sampling? What risks are involved in each procedure

Answer 1

These procedures are used to check for foetal genetic abnormalities during pregnancy

The risks for each procedure are as follows:

Ultrasound: Generally safe procedure

Chorionic Villi Sampling: Miscarriage, infection in the womb infection, vaginal bleeding.

Amniocentesis: Miscarriage, Injury to the baby or mother, infection, and preterm labor