Tannaz Irani on amniocentesis in 40s: ‘A long needle goes inside your belly button’
Actor Tannaz Irani discussed her experience with amniocentesis, a prenatal diagnostic test, highlighting the anxiety faced by women over 40 regarding childbirth. She emphasized the invasive nature of the procedure, which involves inserting a long needle through the belly button to collect fluid for testing genetic conditions like Down syndrome. Dr Richa Bharadwaj, a consultant gynaecologist, noted that while pregnancies after 40 carry higher risks, amniocentesis is not automatically recommended and depends on various factors.