Patient's question:
15 weeks pregnant, the doctor ordered an amniocentesis.Doctor's answer:
I don't know whether your amniocentesis is for disease detection, treatment, or induced abortion. The determination of the amniocentesis site is based on the position of the fetus in your womb.Guidance:
Before the procedure, the doctor will typically perform abdominal palpation or use color Doppler ultrasound to avoid any part of the amniotic sac where the fetus is located.