Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling

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This is an update of the 2010 version of this guideline in the new format. It is the fifth edition, which was previously published in October 1996, February 2000, January 2005 and June 2010. Women should be informed that the additional risk of miscarriage following amniocentesis or CVS performed by an appropriately trained operator is likely to be below 0.5%. [Grade B] Amniocentesis should not be performed prior...