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Can birth defects be detected while the woman is pregnant ?

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Can birth defects be detected while the woman is pregnant ?

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Ans: Yes. The procedure performed is called Amniocentesis and is usually done in aged mothers (35-40 years of age), after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Birth defects like Down’s syndrome, Mongolism and Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed.

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