Ethics Case: When is Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnostic Testing Beneficial?

Recommended for antepartum screening in pregnancies of high-risk women, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is poised for wider use. A holistic approach to pregnancy requires that paternal genetic contribution be considered when evaluating genetic risk. High-risk male contribution to a pregnancy from advanced paternal age may be best screened for by NIPT. Given subtly older maternal ages, NIPT also provides a means for non-communicable disease early diagnosis.