NIPP has a 99. 9% accuracy rate.
Amniocentesis comes with the follow risks: leaking amniotic fluid, miscarriage, needle injury, the baby’s blood cells entering your bloodstream (rare), and infection.
A chorionic villus is a tiny part of the placenta formed from the fertilized egg, so it usually has the same DNA as the fetus. Rare risk factors for CVS include: miscarriage and limb deformities in an infant.
Buccal swabs can cost up to $1000. Consider using the buccal swab because it is the least invasive form of paternity testing for all parties. Buccal swabs have the same accuracy as blood tests.
Cord blood testing can be expensive than other types of postnatal testing.
For example, “Hi Sam, I know things haven’t been easy with us, but could you please meet me at our local coffee shop for a few minutes. I know we slipped up and had sex and I’m wondering if you might be the baby’s father instead of Chris. I just want to talk to you about the possibility of getting a DNA sample from you to confirm whose baby I’m having. I understand that this may be difficult for you. Please take any time you need to make your decision on the meeting. ”
For example, “Ari we’re going to go to the doctor today and have a test. You don’t have to worry, it won’t hurt and will take one second. The test is just going to give us information about your daddy and your health that we can use to keep you healthy and happy in the future. ”
