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

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on pregnant women to detect the risk of a fetus having rare genetic abnormalities may often be wrong, according to recent reports. These tests, according to ...

What's really at risk in a ‘risky’ pregnancy — a life or a lifestyle? “How do you feel about this pregnancy?” This question — or, more precisely, the frequency with which it is now asked — has changed ...

WASHINGTON , Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study indicates that noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) performed using a low-cost form of whole genome sequencing can detect pregnant mothers at ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced it will present significant research on early prenatal testing at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Conference. The study, awarded the Dru Carlson Memorial Award, ...

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 ...

Prenatal genetic testing determines if an offspring is at risk of genetic or hereditary conditions. This can inform the parents of decisions such as keeping the child or not or adjusting to help them ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Expecting parents want to do the right thing. When the doctor ...

Hyderabad, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the non-invasive prenatal testing market is valued at USD 3.90 billion in 2025 and estimated to grow from USD 4.42 ...

Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why ...

CALIFORNIA — The California Prenatal Screening Program offers prenatal screenings for all pregnant people in the state. They look for certain birth defects, and if an abnormality is found, genetic ...