Genetic testing at 6 weeks without my consent?
Hi everyone! So happy for this group. I've wanted to ask this question, but I didn't think many people would understand my concern. Maybe pro-life mothers will. I went to my first ultra sound with my first baby about 5 weeks ago. This put me at about 6 weeks pregnant. I'm technically high risk because of my autoimmune disease, but every doctor has told me I am in a wonderful position and are not worried about my pregnancy at all. I have no health issues other than the autoimmune and no genetic disorders on my side or my husband's side. At this first appointment, they told me they needed to take a few labs - just routine stuff. I was told nothing more. I never got a call and no one said anything to me at any other visit so I assumed all blood work was fine. I just got a pretty big bill from my insurance which was a red flag since they cover all preventive or diagnostic blood work at no cost. I took a look at the specific blood work and there were three genetic tests done at that 6 week visit. So, I have a few questions: 1) Has anyone had genetic testing done WITHOUT their doctor consulting them first? 2) have you had generic testing at 6 weeks WITHOUT any history of genetic disorders? 3) does anyone have an autoimmune condition that made these tests necessary? 4) and, how do we feel about genetic testing at all? Is there any reason to do them during pregnancy rather than testing for diseases at birth? I go into my next appointment on Tuesday and would like to be informed before I act out of emotion. Thanks!!