Doctors say a high-risk pregnancy does not mean an unsafe delivery. With advances in genetic testing, prenatal screening, and personalised care, risks can now be detected earlier and managed ...

Sickle cell anemia is a rare blood disorder passed down in families. Doctors can test for the trait that causes it before, during, or soon after birth. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. has announced the early access launch of its FirstGeneTM Multiple Prenatal Screen, which provides a comprehensive prenatal genetic risk assessment through a single blood draw, ...

Would you want to know if your unborn baby is at risk of autism? Researchers wrapping up a 4,406-patient study say that a new genetic test that analyzes fetal DNA in more detail than current prenatal ...

Recent technological advances raise a pressing ethical question: Should prospective parents be able to acquire whatever genetic information they want about their fetus? One answer is yes, if parents ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicine Non-invasive prenatal testing, or NIPT, now shapes critical ...

Imagine this: You just found out that you or your partner are pregnant, and your overwhelmed with emotions. You start thinking about prenatal vitamins, making your first provider appointment, car ...

As hopeful parents start their reproductive journeys, they may be offered a variety of tests and screenings, which can be opportunities to learn more about their own health ...