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If implementation of better techniques and new straitegies are required to provide more efficient care and assistance to people, then why is there a statutory ban on amniocentesis ? Write the use of this technique and give reason to justify the ban.

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Amniocentesis, also known as Amniotic Fluid Test. It is test that detects chromosomal abnormaltities in the fetus and done after `16^(th)` week of pregnancy. A sample of amniotic fluid is taken from the amniotic sac (amnion) surrounding the unborn baby and ots DNA is examined for genetic abnormaltities. The fluid carries fetal tissue, it can assess whether the fetus has developed, or might develop a serious health consition of abnormality. The fluid that surrounds the fetus in the womb, the amniotic fluid has cells that the skinof the developing baby has shed, as well as his/her waste products. Each cell from the baby in the fluid contains their complete set of DNA (genetic information). Analyzing these celles helps the doctors assess the 'fetus' health and delect any potential problems.
If a problem is detected, it can sometimes be treated while the baby is still the womb. The test is done early enough during the pregnancy so that if a serious abnormality is found, the parents have time to decide wether to terminate the pregnancy of sset it through.
Older mothers, as those with a medical history, or women with inherited conditions have a higher risk of given birth to offspring with a serious helth condition or abnormality.
Amniocentesis can setect sererval condition, such as :
1. Down's syndrome-The result of an extra chromosome (trisomy-21) which affects the person's physical features, mental development, and ability to learn.
2. Spina bifida and other neural tube defects.
3. Thalassemia-The body's ability to creats red blood cells is poor.
There is statutory ban on amniocentesis because the test can be used to determine the sex of the fetuses and heightens tyhe fear of female foeticide.
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