There are various prenatal tests you can get in your first trimester screening as well as your second and third such as a harmony test. Some check your health and others get information about your baby. These routine checks examine you for certain conditions, including HIV, anemia, diabetes, Hepatitis B, high blood pressure, etc., while genetic testing gives you information about possible birth defects in order to help you make the best decisions before and after your child is born.
These prenatal testings are helpful, but it’s crucial to know how to interpret what they find. A positive result doesn’t necessarily mean your baby will be born with a disorder. The reason that the Harmony Test differs from other blood tests for Down syndrome is that it delivers clear answers as early as the first trimester – with an accuracy of 99%.
Prenatal tests also help identify conditions that don’t show up until later in childhood – like fragile X, which can be subtle, especially in young children. This condition causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and intellectual impairment, and is the most common cause of developmental disabilities. It’s also the most common genetic cause of autism.
Cystic fibrosis is another genetic condition – possible only if both parents are cystic fibrosis carriers. It is caused by an abnormal gene and is a lifelong illness that affects all of the organs of the body, causing problems with digestion and breathing. New drugs and treatments have improved the outlook for people suffering from the condition, but there is no successful cure.
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