AMNIOCENTESIS FOR FETAL LUNG MATURITY (LS/PG)

This procedure is performed to rule out or identify fetal lung maturity.  The information obtained from these results will help aid your doctors in deciding the best time to deliver your baby.  It is a simple medical procedure used to obtain a small amount of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.  An ultrasound is performed with the amniocentesis to check the position of your baby and to locate pockets of fluid.  The doctor will insert a needle into the amniotic sac to remove a small amount of fluid for testing.  After your amniocentesis, you may be placed on a fetal monitor for a non-stress test.