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Some Prenatal Genetic Tests For Rare Disorders Are Wrong Up To 90% Of The Time

You get the positive pregnancy test. You take another, and it’s positive too. Some women already know they’re pregnant by the time they take the test, others just aren’t sure, but the rush that comes with getting pregnant is filled with joy, anticipation, and also fear.

By Jessica Marie Baumgartner6 min read
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What if something goes wrong? What if my baby’s not healthy? What if I give birth to a space alien? These are all healthy, natural concerns… well, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll give birth to a space alien, but I just wasn’t sure. Sometimes our imaginations run away with us. I like to have a plan A, B, C, and all the way through the entire alphabet to prepare myself for the worst.