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An amniocentesis can show what genetic abnormalities the mother passed on?
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Fetal abnormality: Cells in the amniotic fluid are fetal cells and any abnormalities in those cells reflect the genetic make up of the baby, abnormalities may be of maternal or paternal origin.
Answered 8/4/2012
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