Question

Kelly is 33 weeks pregnant and her doctor has scheduled her for a procedure to remove a small amount of fluid to check for the health of the fetus. The procedure is called

Answer 1

Amnioreduction

Step-by-step explanation:

Amnioreduction is a procedure that is used to remove excess fluid that accumulates in the amniotic sac during severe cases of polyhydramnios. Its purpose is twofold: to relieve any fluid-related discomfort or other symptoms in the mother and to reduce the risk of premature birth. The procedure is similar to that of amniocentesis, with the doctor using “real-time” ultrasound images to guide a long, very fine needle into the uterus to withdraw the fluid.