Should I have an amniocentesis?

References

Citations

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: January 23, 2008
Medical Review:	Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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