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Are there any side effects to a cordocentesis procedure? how does the procedure work?
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Cordocentesis carrie: Miscarriage. Cordocentesis carries about a 2 in 100 risk of miscarriage. Bleeding. .Slowing of the baby's heart rate..Infection.Uterine infection.
Answered 1/6/2019
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Cordocentesis: This procedure, done on a fetus of at least 18 weeks, is performed under ultrasound guidance. A needle goes through the skin into the umbilical cord to remove a sample of the city's blood. There is potential dangerous injury such as bleeding and infection and even death.
Answered 1/5/2019
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