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n. - (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities.

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  • While I am old enough that an amnio is now covered by insurance, I decided not to do it.
  • The amnio is SO not a big deal if you have a competent doctor and we can talk more about this if you want.
  • That being said, risk of miscarriage from amnio is actually very low, and for doctors that perform this procedure often, it is even lower.
  • Oh, and I’m sure your doctors have told you, but the risk of miscarriage with amnio is very low, too – I think around 1%.
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