There are many different things the doctors do when doing a genetic test. There are so many different types of genetic tests you are able to get; as a result, there are tons of different procedures they do. It is the woman's choice on which kind she's wants. One of the many genetic tests is amniocentesis test. This test is commonly done during the 15 and 20th weeks of pregnancy. “To do this test, the doctor inserts a hollow needle into the woman's abdomen to remove a small amount of amniotic fluid from around the developing fetus” (Hirsch). The fluid that they take out will tell if the baby has a genetic disorder. This fluid can also tell if the baby is a boy or girl. Another test is Chorionic villus sampling (CVS). This test is done between the 10th …show more content…
It can be extremely hard to think about your child having a disorder. Knowing that they have a disorder, can give the parents the time they need to cope with what they are about to be faced with. In the begging parents are left to agonize about the possibility that their baby has a potentially devastating condition (Timmermans). When parents are faced with this it will hurt and they will be sad. Prenatal testing can make having a baby easier emotionally. “Prenatal testing can ease anxiety for expecting parents (Prenatal testing). This is because they know what it's going to be like when the baby come. They won't just be give a baby with a disease they know nothing about, while having to try and raise him/her. “In other cases, expecting parents may use information from prenatal screening and diagnosis to plan for their baby’s care (Prenatal