Hello Doctor,
I want to know if I can do a DNA test with a pregnant woman to determine if I am the alleged father of her child. At how many weeks into her pregnancy can this testing be done? Are there specific methods or tests available that would allow me to find this out?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Yes, it is possible to conduct a DNA test during pregnancy to determine if you are the alleged father. Non-invasive prenatal paternity testing can be safely performed as early as the 8th to 10th week of pregnancy. However, I would advise waiting until after the 10th week to ensure greater accuracy and to be on the safer side.
While it is always best to conduct paternity testing after the baby is born, if you need confirmation sooner, testing can be done during pregnancy. The non-invasive method involves analyzing a sample of the mother’s blood, which contains fetal DNA. This approach minimizes risks to both the mother and the baby.
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