Does amniocentesis involve a measure of risk for the mother or child?

Yes, amniocentesis involves some risk for both the mother and the child. For the mother, there is a small risk of complications such as infection or bleeding at the site of the needle insertion. For the fetus, there is a slight risk of miscarriage, estimated to be about 1 in 300 to 1 in 1,000 procedures. Despite these risks, amniocentesis can provide valuable information about genetic conditions and fetal health.