Ever since the 1970s, it has been possible to get some information during pregnancy about the characteristics of the developing baby. In recent years, the number of tests available to pregnant women has multiplied, allowing increased scrutiny of the fetus for specific disorders.

Women may choose prenatal testing to learn about health problems, diseases, or disabilities that might occur. If you learn through prenatal testing that your baby will likely be born with a correctable, treatable, or lifelong impairment, you may want to make special plans … More