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Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy.

Cesarean delivery (also called a cesarean section or C-section) is the surgical delivery of a baby by an incision through the mother's abdomen and uterus.

The chorionic villi are tiny projections of placental tissue that look like fingers and contain the same genetic material as the fetus. Testing may be available for other genetic defects and disorders depending on the family history and availability of lab testing at the time of the procedure.

Fetal heart rate monitoring is a procedure used to evaluate the well-being of the fetus by assessing the rate and rhythm of the fetal heartbeat. The fetal heart rate may change as the fetus responds to conditions in the uterus. An abnormal fetal heart rate or pattern may indicate that the fetus is not getting enough oxygen.

Detailed information on fetal ultrasound, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and anatomical illustrations of the female pelvis and equipment.

Detailed information on breast biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

Detailed information on breast ultrasonography, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

Detailed information on mammogram, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

Detailed information on lumpectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the female breast, and an illustration of a lumpectomy procedure.

Detailed information on mastectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, anatomical illustrations of the female breast, and illustrations of mastectomy procedures.