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Prenatal testing: Is it right for me?

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Pregnancy can be a time of high hopes — and sometimes, worries. You might wonder if your baby is at risk of being born with a physical health condition called a birth defect. You can choose to get tests that check for things that may raise the risk of birth defects, such as genetic conditions. Depending on the results of those tests, you also may want to get tests that find out whether your baby might have a health condition at birth. Here's what you need to know about your options.