Novel Role of Amniocentesis-Prenatal Utility

Abstract

Amniocentesis is an outpatient procedure with an aim to obtain the amniotic fluid for various purposes most commonly for prenatal chromosomal diagnosis and infection screen, lung maturity and Rh incompatibility. It has been under constant evolution since 1959 by Experts. Procedure advanced from blind procedure to ultrasound guided. I have used it diligently in various obstetrics cases which saved time and helped in compiling to a planned care. If used it will definitely help obstetricians achieve very motive safe mother and child. Objective: It’s a compliment to the clinician in a critical situation with the addition to other modalities including Ultrasound.