Earl (age 28) and Velma (age 27) are thrilled to discover th…
Earl (age 28) and Velma (age 27) are thrilled to discover that Velma is pregnant. Earl and Velma make an appointment with the obstetrician, Dr. Jackson. When Velma is 8 weeks along in the pregnancy, Dr. Jackson tells Earl and Velma it would be a good idea to have Noninvasive Prenatal Testing. Dr. Jackson explains that Noninvasive Prenatal Testing is a type of screening test that will provide more information about whether the fetus has an increased risk genetic and chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down Syndrome. Earl and Velma agree, and the Noninvasive Prenatal Test shows that the fetus may be at an increased risk of Down Syndrome. a) Explain what information Earl and Velma should know about Noninvasive Prenatal Testing. What key information should they know about this type of test? Explain: potential benefits; risks of Noninvasive Prenatal Testing; and limitations of this type of test.