Assertion: amniocentesis's risk | /r/HasProperty | small
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Because amniocentesis presents a small risk for both the mother and her baby, the prenatal test is generally offered to women who have a significant risk for genetic diseases, including those who:
text: Amniocentesis and CVS carry a few small risks.
text: Studies since the 1980s find a much lower risk of miscarriage from these procedures, one too small to be accurately estimated and often not even statistically distinguishable from zero.
text: Prenatal screening and diagnostic tests are offered to all pregnant women, but because amniocentesis carries small risks, some doctors may prefer to offer it to parents if there is an increased risk of chromosomal or genetic conditions.
text: When it is performed during the optimum time frame, the risk of miscarriage, as well as other complications such as fetal or maternal injury, infection, and preterm labor, is small.
text: Prenatal screening and diagnostic tests are offered to all pregnant women, but because amniocentesis carries small risks, some doctors may prefer to offer it to parents if there is an increased risk of chromosomal or genetic conditions.
text: The March of Dimes reports that the risk for uterine infection after amniocentesis is very small, on the order of less than 1 in 1000.
text: However, uterine infection can also cause miscarriage and even deadly sepsis in the mother, so while the risk of infection is small, it is potentially very serious.
text: Although the risk for infection with an amnio is quite small, be sure every precaution is taken if you do decide to have an amniocentesis.
text: Amniocentesis has a very small risk of causing bleeding that could mix your blood and your fetus's blood.
text: Because genetic amniocentesis presents a small risk for both the mother and her baby, it is generally offered only to women who have a significant risk for genetic disorders.