Understanding NIPT: What is it and How Does it Serve Gender Selection?

Learn how NIPT helps in gender selection during pregnancy with insights on safety and genetic screening.

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NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) is a test used during pregnancy to screen for genetic conditions and trisomies in a fetus. It can also determine the baby's gender as early as 10 weeks into the pregnancy. The test analyzes small fragments of fetal DNA circulating in the mother's blood, making it a safe and early option for expectant parents looking for gender information and genetic screening.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does NIPT stand for? NIPT stands for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, a procedure used to analyze fetal DNA.
  2. At what stage of pregnancy can NIPT determine gender? NIPT can accurately determine the baby's gender as early as 10 weeks into the pregnancy.
  3. Is NIPT safe for the mother and fetus? Yes, NIPT is considered a safe procedure because it involves analyzing blood samples rather than invasive techniques.
  4. What genetic conditions can NIPT screen for? NIPT screens for common genetic conditions and trisomies, including Down syndrome.

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