Counselling
Review screening or ultrasound findings and choose the appropriate laboratory analysis.
From first questions to first cries.
CVS obtains a small sample of placental tissue for selected genetic or chromosomal testing after specialist counselling.
Counselling should cover the indication, timing, test scope, procedure-related risks, alternatives and how different results may affect pregnancy decisions.
This service is provided only for a medical indication, with counselling and consent. Maa Clinic does not determine or disclose fetal sex. Sex selection and fetal-sex disclosure are not offered.
Review screening or ultrasound findings and choose the appropriate laboratory analysis.
Confirm pregnancy details and a safe approach to the placenta.
Obtain placental tissue using the planned technique under ultrasound guidance.
Provide aftercare advice and explain when and how results will be communicated.
These answers are general. Individual advice depends on the clinical history and assessment.
No. It is a diagnostic procedure used to analyse placental genetic material for selected conditions.
Timing, the clinical question, placental position and patient preference may influence the choice after counselling.
No. The result is limited to the laboratory tests requested and the biological limitations of placental sampling.
Counselling should cover procedure-related pregnancy loss, bleeding, infection, insufficient sample and the possibility of uncertain or placental-confined results.
Contact the clinical team urgently for heavy bleeding, fluid leakage, fever, severe pain or feeling acutely unwell.