If you’re pregnant and over the age of 35, a new test called Early Screening is now available to help ease any concerns you may have concerning your baby’s risks of being born with a birth defect. Although the test is designed for all pregnant women it is especially useful for the mid-life mom. As you know by now, mid-life moms have a greater risk of giving birth to a child with a birth defect and often doctors recommend genetic testing to determine a pregnant woman’s risk. When I was pregnant I took the first phase of tests but stopped … Continue reading →