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Amniocentesis: why it's offered, what it involves and what the risks are
Amniocentesis: why it's offered, what it involves and what the risks are

We take a look at why some pregnant women are offered screening, when it takes place, how it's carried out and what the risks are.


  
Sarah Horrocks
18/10/2008
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