SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN AN UNBORN BABY

Yes. By sampling the amniotic fluid or tissue taken from the placenta, doctors can tell whether a fetus has sickle cell anemia or sickle cell trait. This test can be done as early as the first trimester of pregnancy.

Chorionic Villus Sampling is also another prenatal test. Chorionic villus sampling or CVS is a test done during early pregnancy that can find certain genetic problems with the fetus. The test is commonly done when either you or the baby biology father has a disease that runs in the family. The test can be done as early as 10 to 12 weeks. You should consult with your physician for further information.