title: Amniocentesis--a routine procedure, but invasive.
authors.forename: Jaana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Poutamo
authors.forename: Leea
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Keski-Nisula
authors.forename: Teijo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kuopio
authors.forename: Seppo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heinonen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology