Patient's question:
My wife had an amniocentesis, and I'm very worried about her and the baby's condition. Can amniocentesis cause a miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
Amniocentesis is a procedure that carries risks of miscarriage and infection. Generally, amniocentesis is an invasive test performed between weeks 16 and 20 of pregnancy, primarily to check the fetus's chromosomes and confirm if there are any chromosomal abnormalities that could cause inflammation. Amniocentesis can also determine the maturity of the fetus's lung development and help decide the time of delivery. It can identify whether the pregnant woman has had a viral infection in the early stages.