Should i get testing for chromosomal disorders?

Depends: Maternal age over 35, prior child with a disorder, certain family histories, or depending on your ethnic background, you may need or choose testing. Discussing with your health care provider or a genetic councilor will help you decide.

Depends: If already pregnant you have 3 choices: no testing, screening to see your risk, or getting a diagnosis by amniocentesis. It really depends on what you would do with the results. Your obgyn can help you figure out what may make the most sense for you.

Maternal Fetal Spec: You and your partner can test through a simple blood test. The baby may be tested on a limited number of things through moms blood. More advanced testing would require an amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling(more invasive tests). What your primary dr can't order, a maternal fetal specialist can do, on referral.

Varies: Depends on the reason for the test, but usually requires drawing blood.