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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before you do these kinds of tests, you should consider what you are actually going to do with the information.

If you and your spouse are both carriers of the same problematic recessive genes, are you going to not have children? Would you use a sperm donor?

If either of those things are out, what’s the point in doing the testing?[/quote]

The major option being ignored here is IVF — if people can afford it that would generally be the path people take if they test positive for both parents.

To answer the question from OP, yes we did through our OB during the pre conception appointment. Had we tested positive we would have done IVF with embryo testing and moved forward with that vs conceiving naturally. Insurance did cover it, but we have Progyny vs normal insurance. [/quote]

Following this to its logical conclusion, the ethical implications are catastrophic. It suggests that individuals in less than ideal health are somehow lesser human beings. As more people choose "designer babies," it will obviously lead to the conclusion that those who become disabled, old, or just sick are…what? encouraged to end their lives? This is a terrifying path. [/quote]

We’re not talking about eye color here. This is about avoiding cystic fibrosis. [/quote]

…quite literally the whole point. Are people with cystic fibrosis not supposed to be alive? You’re not deciding between “Johnny with cystic fibrosis or Johnny without cystic fibrosis”… you’re deciding whether Johnny should be alive, moron. [/quote]

Who would have thought it would be controversial to want to ensure your baby has the best shot simply being healthy - this isn’t even selecting gender so def not designer babies…

Plus as I’m sure you’re aware genetic testing is used in most pregnancies and women have the option (at least in this area) to terminate, but guessing you’re also anti abortion.[/quote]

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