28 years old woman with previous history of having baby with Down's Syndrome is now 12 weeks pregnant. Which of the following would you suggest to her:

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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is recommended in this scenario because it can be performed earlier in the pregnancy (between 10 and 13 weeks) to detect chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome, which is a concern given the patient's history. CVS provides earlier results compared to amniocentesis, which is typically performed between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.

28 Years Old Woman with Previous History of Having Baby