Can a Dna Test be Done While Pregnant?

DNA testing during pregnancy though is common,include the insertion of a thin needle or tube from
it is considered risky and harmful to the mothervagina through the cervix guided by ultrasound to
and baby. Hence, it is advisable to avoid anyobtain chrionic villi. The villi are little finger structure
paternity testing for females who are expecting.that attached to the uterus wall. The importance
Usually, the reasons for the prenatal testing areis that it and the fetus have the same genetic
to confirm on several theories like confirming onmakeup as they came from the same fertilized
the biological identity of the father, detect the sexegg. The test could be done earlier in pregnancy
of the baby and to confirm the pregnancy.from the 10th till 13th weeks.
Carrying out this test during pregnancy is 99.9%This testing on the unborn baby is costly, from
accurate in proving paternity.$1000 to $2000. It is now compulsory to get
There are two choices of the prenatal testingdoctors' consent to have the testing done. As we
that is available. Amniocentesis is the testknow, testing conducted after a baby's birth
performed in the second trimester (14th to 24thinvolves no known risks.
week). In the procedure, the doctor usesSo this prenatal testing issues an important
ultrasound to guide a thin needle into the uteruswarning - prenatal DNA testing done in conjunction
section through the abdomen to extract a smallwith other prenatal testing involves some risk
amount of amniotic fluid for testing. However, theassociated with how the testing is conducted,
risks included small chance of hurting the baby andwhether amniocentesis or CVS. These tests are
also miscarriage. Side effects like cramping,often discouraged for the sole reason of seeking
leakage of amniotic fluid and vaginal bleeding maypaternity because of the increased miscarriage
occur.risk.
CVS, or better known as Chrionic Villus Sampling