Under what circumstance(s)is it recommended that a woman undergo amniocentesis?
A) The woman will be 25 years of age or older at the time of birth.
B) The woman has not had a previous child with a chromosomal aberration.
C) Either parent has a known structurally abnormal chromosome.
D) The father will be 35 years of age or older at the time of the birth.
E) The parents want to have a karyotype of their child.

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Amniocentesis is recommended when either parent has a known structurally abnormal chromosome, as this increases the risk of the fetus having a chromosomal abnormality. Age of the parents or desire for karyotyping are not indications for amniocentesis.

Under What Circumstance(s)is It Recommended That a Woman Undergo Amniocentesis