[header] How to decide if you should have a prenatal test [title] Ask about potential risks involved with prenatal tests. [step] Although prenatal tests may offer valuable information about the health of your baby, they also carry some risk to you and the baby. [substeps] Some tests have potential side effects or risks that may involve infection, a placental tear, and even miscarriage.
[header] How to decide if you should have a prenatal test [title] Ask about potential risks involved with prenatal tests. [step] Although prenatal tests may offer valuable information about the health of your baby, they also carry some risk to you and the baby. [substeps] Some tests have potential side effects or risks that may involve infection, a placental tear, and even miscarriage.
Before you get a test, talk with your doctor about what these side effects may be. [title] Find out if your baby is registered for a prenatal test. Discuss the likelihood and severity of risks for each test and whether you may have any conditions that put you at a higher risk of these dangers. [title] Discuss whether the test can tell you what you want to know. Your doctor may want to discuss potential risks for you and/or your baby prior to prenatal tests. Having a prenatal test can reveal a variety of risk factors so make sure that you are constantly reviewing the results of tests. The risk can also include premature delivery and trauma to the baby's heart. Discuss with your doctor any the risks you already have in regards to prenatal testing.