Are There Any Risks Associated with an Amniocentesis?
Mild cramping or leakage of a small amount of clear fluid (amniotic) may occur. As with all invasive procedures, infection is a risk.
There is a natural miscarriage rate throughout pregnancy. An amniocentesis increases the natural rate of miscarriage. The most recent data shows that about 1 in 1,600 women may have a miscarriage as a result of amniocentesis