Should prenatal testing be routine for all pregnant women?
Prenatal testing is the diagnosis of disease or condition in a fetus or embryo before it is born. The aim is to detect birth defects such as neural defects birth defects, chromosome abnormalities, genetic diseases and other conditions. I think prenatal testing can be necessary in certain cases; such as parents who are concerned about genetic issues. I think it should be routine for those women who do have the right health care; a good insurance plan usually includes this health option in the medical package. I think that prenatal testing addresses any problems or complications early, and this is best for every party (including the child). I think prenatal care is great and this testing is a form of the care doctors and other health providers wish to provide, to ensure the best quality care.
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I think that you are right that testing is necessary in certain cases--but the necessity is determined by the mom/family/health care provider. In my eyes, the necessity to detect a genetic abnormality that can not be cured or addressed appropriately until the child is born is nonexsistent. I can not undergo any "termination" of the pregnancy no matter the life within my womb. And, since we can not cure genetic abnormalities like trisomy 21, but only provide support and therapy to the child and the family... to me there is no point during my pregnancies. I would never want to force my views on someone else because some people need to prepare the whole pregnancy for abnormalities. I, for one, would be unable to prepare, but only fret the entire pregnancy.... So, I hope that the testing is always available to anyone who sees fit to utilize it, and each person is given some autonomy in their healthcare choices.
I agree that prenatal testing is very important and a vital part of pregnancy. It counteracts problem pregnancies, giving the prospective mother a chance to know what's going on with her the baby that she's carrying, before it is born.
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