Patient's question:
Recently, a friend of mine got pregnant, so I wanted to find out if it's a boy or a girl? But some people said that NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) can determine the gender. So I want to know what the method of NIPT for determining gender is?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the non-invasive DNA test you are inquiring about primarily involves collecting the pregnant woman's venous blood, extracting fetal free deoxyribonucleic acid, and using gene sequencing technology to check the baby's gender. If the fetal sex chromosomes are XX, it is a girl, and if XY, it is a boy. However, gender diagnosis is not allowed in China. You need to be patient and wait. It is recommended that you focus on prenatal health care, maintain a balanced diet and nutrition, undergo regular prenatal examinations, and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities are detected.