National Women’s Health
Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Women's Health - Maternity, Pregnancy Care | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai | Te Whatu Ora
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone 09 623 6455 or 0800 966 264 option 2 (free phone)
Email NWHweb@adhb.govt.nz
• Walk in Centre
09 623 6455/0800 966 264 option 2 (free phone)
• Labour and Birthing Suite
(09) 307 2888 or 0800 966 264 option 1 (free phone)
• Women's Assessment Unit
(09) 631 0784
• Day Assessment Unit
(09) 307 4949 ext 25907
• Appointment enquiries
(09) 638 0400
Amniocentesis
This is a procedure used to evaluate the health of your unborn baby and identify any problems that may exist. Using ultrasound as a guide, a thin needle is inserted through your stomach into your uterus (womb). A small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds your baby is then taken. This fluid contains cells from the baby, which are then studied in the laboratory.
The best time to perform amniocentesis is in the 16th week of pregnancy.
Visit the National Women's Health website for more information on antenatal screening, or read this information leaflet on Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sample CVS.
Visit the National Women's Health website for more information on antenatal screening, or read this information leaflet on Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sample CVS.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/maternity/womens-health-maternity-pregnancy-care-auckland/