Six and a half months, umbilical cord edema, do I need to have an amniocentesis?

Patient's question:

Umbilical cord edema, detected by 3D ultrasound at Xijing Hospital.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it is more appropriate for your situation to undergo an amniotic fluid test. Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic method that involves puncturing the amniotic sac to collect amniotic fluid for analysis. Indications: Determining fetal maturity, induction of labor in high-risk pregnancy cases; suspicion of fetal neural tube defects or other malformations on ultrasound examination, or elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels in the mother's blood.

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