Prenatal screening not only helps detect birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities early, but also helps doctors make ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.

Pregnant woman holding her belly. The first and only at-home blood test that predicts a pregnant person’s risk of developing preeclampsia has launched. Known as Encompass, the test from Mirvie can ...