After the amniocentesis:
the third option

Amniocentesis is used to determine if the baby you are carrying has Down syndrome. It’s also used to diagnose other genetic issues, like sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, Tay-Sachs disease, neural tube defects, anencephaly, and spina bifida.

An amniocentesis is a test using a long needle to collect about one ounce of amniotic fluid from inside the uterus. Doctors can then take the collected fluid and perform laboratory tests to determine genetic issues.

You are then given the test results. What you are not generally given, is the fact that you have three options. They are:

1. Do nothing and keep your baby
2. Have an abortion
3. Place your baby for adoption

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