An emerging field of genetics promises to let parents choose the “healthiest” baby.

I have two children. At the moment, all I know about their genes is that they both have 46 chromosomes, and one is XY and one is XX. I try to treat them equally, to assume equal potential.

Genetic testing during pregnancy helps detect chromosomal or genetic conditions like Down syndrome and inherited disorders.

A DNA screening to look for fetal abnormalities can render ... people between December 2019 and December 2023 whose prenatal cfDNA test had returned abnormal results, which could not be clearly ...

Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for ... by colon and breast cancers. The blood test is called cell-free DNA sequencing. It looks for fetal problems in DNA fragments ...

Advancements in medical science now make it possible to conduct a DNA test on an unborn child, according to the American Pregnancy Association. These tests are performed for various reasons, including ...