Prenatal genetic test offers more information at 44
Sarah Benedict chose to undergo array CGH before her son Andrew was born in March.
“I like to have information and be able to plan for things,” said Benedict, who lives in Hinsdale.
“I just wanted to know that everything was OK, especially at age 44. The risks are higher than when you are younger.
For me, it was a question, not if I was going to do prenatal testing, but which one was right for me.”
The results came back normal, Benedict was reassured. Andrew was born at a healthy weight and size and is doing well, she said.
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