Pregnancy Calendar
Helping You UnderstanDNA
Knowing the relevant genetic information about your pregnancy is one of the first steps in planning for a happy and healthy family.
The best start to learning more is using our “Pregnancy Tracker.” Just click the tab that captures where you are in your pregnancy, and we’ll show you some of your testing options.
Carrier Screening
These tests detect the “carrier status” of you and partner, and help determine if there’s any risk of passing on a genetic disorder, such as cystic fibrosis (which affects about 1 in 3500 babies born in the US).1
Carrier Screening
These tests detect the “carrier status” of you and partner, and help determine if there’s any risk of passing on a genetic disorder, such as cystic fibrosis (which affects about 1 in 3500 babies born in the US).1 These tests may be performed before becoming pregnant, too.
Learn more about carrier screening options
Prenatal Testing
These tests screen for chromosomal abnormalities in your baby, such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Some of these tests can also determine fetal sex. Options at this stage in your pregnancy include noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS/NIPT), serum screening, and chorionic villi sampling (CVS).
Carrier Screening
These tests detect the “carrier status” of you and partner, and help determine if there’s any risk of passing on a genetic disorder, such as cystic fibrosis (which affects about 1 in 3500 babies born in the US).1 These tests may be performed before becoming pregnant, too.
Learn more about carrier screening options
Prenatal Testing
These tests screen for chromosomal abnormalities in your baby, such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Some of these tests can also determine fetal sex. Options at this stage in your pregnancy include noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS/NIPT) and serum screening.
Learn more about prenatal testing options
Amniocentesis
Doctors may recommend amniocentesis or other diagnostic procedures if you have a risk for a known inherited disorder or birth defect, or if you had abnormal results from a serum screen or NIPS (NIPT).
Carrier Screening
These tests detect the “carrier status” of you and partner, and help determine if there’s any risk of passing on a genetic disorder, such as cystic fibrosis (which affects about 1 in 3500 babies born in the US).1 These tests may be performed before becoming pregnant, too.
Learn more about carrier screening options
Amniocentesis
Doctors may recommend amniocentesis or other diagnostic procedures if you have a risk for a known inherited disorder or birth defect, or if you had abnormal results from a serum screen or NIPS (NIPT).
Ultrasound
The ultrasound can be used during pregnancy to show images of your baby, amniotic sac, and placenta. Some major birth defects can be seen with an ultrasound.
Additional Resources
Understanding Costs
Use our cost estimator get an immediate estimate for most tests we offer based on your specific insurance plan (so have your policy number handy).
Understand Your Results
If you have already had a test, we can answer questions about your results.
Genetic Counseling
Genetic counselors translate and communicate genetic information into practical, understandable terms.