Conclusion of my Prenatal Testing Research

Prenatal testing is an up-and-coming technology that could revolutionize the genetic field forever. It involves the screening of a developing fetus in order to detect any possible birth defects or genetic irregularities. It allows couples to have the knowledge of their child's health before he/she is born, and gives them the opportunity to decide whether they will keep the child (which can be seen as a good or bad thing), and if they decide to keep it, allows them to prepare financially, medically, and emotionally. The bill that I have been following further prepares parents by providing them with additional educational information regarding environmental health factors. This bill also establishes criteria for the eligibility for the prenatal testing program, which would define the risks necessary to undergo the screening. 

This topic of discussion is extremely significant to Americans because it is a new technology that could possibly give parents and doctors more of a "say" in an unborn child's life, which is a very highly debated topic already. It also solicits the debate of whether or not a parent has the right to know information about their child before it's born, and if it is worth the risk of possible harm to the fetus. Americans need to shape their views on this topic now, because it will only grow in significance from this point in time. This bill will give patients looking to undergo testing more information and education before deciding if prenatal testing is what they desire to do, and will reveal to Americans that this is a prominent field in science. 

What do you think? 

Is prenatal screening something you would like to see more of in the future? Do you think parents should have the right to interfere in their unborn child's life? Should healthcare facilities be limiting the amount of people undergoing screening or should they promote the program? 

Check out my bill and form your own opinion, because prenatal testing debates will only increase in the future!