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Treatment/Procedure: Amniocentesis

In order to test for certain conditions and birth defects, your provider may recommend performing amniocentesis. During this procedure, the provider draws the fluid that surrounds your baby in order to check on your baby.

The fluid contains lots of great substances to help your little one grow and develop, but it also contains some cells shed by your baby during its development. Tests on these cells can uncover many conditions and provide you with a clearer picture of your baby’s health.

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Conditions Related to Amniocentesis

UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • High-Risk Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy

Providers Performing Amniocentesis

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Amniocentesis for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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Shannon N. Barringer, MSGC Genetic Counselor

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Locations Providing Amniocentesis

Note that Amniocentesis may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Women's Center

Women’s Center

6119 Midtown Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-1050
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Areas of Expertise for Amniocentesis

Mother and child at UAMS

Obstetrics (Part of Women's Health)

For decades, women have come to UAMS Health for complete pregnancy care. We've cared for generations of Arkansans and we are here for you and your baby.

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Women’s Health

UAMS Health is dedicated to continuing to improve women’s health services throughout the state, and we have all the services you need to …

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Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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