As hopeful parents start their reproductive journeys, they may be offered a variety of tests and screenings, which can be ...

When Eryn Schultz was pregnant, her doctor recommended non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), a blood test that can look for genetic abnormalities and also detect a baby's sex. It would be covered by ...

A DNA screening to look for fetal abnormalities can render some unexpected results. According to a new analysis, a cell-free DNA screening to test for chromosomal disorders can also reveal undetected ...

After a year of fertility treatments, Yael Geller was thrilled when she found out she was pregnant in November 2020. Following a normal ultrasound, she was confident enough to tell her 3-year-old son ...

Sickle cell anemia is a rare blood disorder passed down in families. Doctors can test for the trait that causes it before, during, or soon after birth. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood ...

Many big changes take place in your body when you’re pregnant. Prenatal testing helps your healthcare provider keep track of how you and your baby are doing. If any issues come up, they can be ...

A prenatal test taken by millions of pregnant women globally was developed by Chinese gene company BGI Group in collaboration with the Chinese military and is being used by the firm to collect genetic ...

What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life turned into one of the most terrifying. The Los Angeles-based nephrologist was getting routine bloodwork during her ...

In 2013, researchers reported an eye-opening case of a healthy pregnant woman with a puzzling prenatal test result. A routine genetic screen using cell-free DNA—a highly accurate blood test—suggested ...

Many big changes take place in your body when you’re pregnant. Prenatal testing helps your healthcare provider keep track of how you and your baby are doing. If any issues come up, they can be ...