I had a genetic blood test done at 12 weeks due to my baby having extra fluid in the back of her neck at the 12 week ultra sound scan. Thank goodness everything came back fine! You can choose to have an amino if the blood test comes back abnormal.

Genetic testing is done with a blood test. If they feel something may really be wrong they can do an amnio. However amnios can be very dangerous and cause miscarriage so they won't force this on you.

That's not true .. II got genetic testing done when I was pregnant with my daughter because I thought she was going to have sickle cell disease they normally do genetic testing around 16 week and the test is called amniocentesis. And they do stick a needle in your belly

if you are 35 years old and older

@icie88, I will be almost 14 weeks

if your 35+ yes