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Throughout your pregnancy, youll probably be poked, prodded and pressed by practitioners more than ever before.
Then work with your practitioner to double-check to stay on schedule with any necessary tests throughout your pregnancy.
During the second trimester, pregnant women also receive a glucose screening and an anatomy scan.
Which prenatal genetic screening tests do you recommend for me and why?
Your doctor will likely perform a preliminary chromosome screening for some disorders as part of the first-trimester bloodwork.
You should ask about all your options.
Will my insurance cover this test?
Insurance companies are covering more essential prenatal care than ever before.
Are there any risks?
More commonly, undergoing genetic and chromosomal tests can cause anxiety and emotional challenges, regardless of the results.
What conditions are and arent screened by this test?
Some prenatal screenings, like quad screenings and first-trimester bloodwork, assess a fetus risk for chromosomal conditions.
How accurate are the results?
What are my options if my test results indicate a high risk for a genetic or chromosome disorders?
Preparing yourself for prenatal tests
Bottom line?
Ask what tests and screenings they plan to conduct and when.
check that you understand which ones are routine and which ones are optional (or opt-in).
And dont be afraid to ask plenty of questions at every prenatal visit.
Your practitioner has done these tests a thousand times and may accidentally forget to go over all the details.
Your relationship with your doctor or midwife should be a partnership, so take an active part in it.
