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One of the questions we are asked most often is —“Can I get a paternity test while pregnant?”
The answer is YES.
Why Get a Paternity Test While Pregnant?
There are various reasons for wanting to know the paternity of a baby as early as possible during pregnancy.
- Peace of mind and removal of uncertainty throughout the rest of the pregnancy are very important for most mothers-to-be
- A DNA test confirming paternity may pave the way for legal and medical benefits for a child born to unmarried parents
- The mother can have confidence that the right person is providing support throughout the pregnancy and during the birth
The Science behind a Paternity Test While Pregnant
- A child’s DNA profile is set at conception and does not change. Therefore, a DNA test can be done before you give birth by analysing the DNA from the unborn child that is mixed in with the mother’s blood
- Our expert lab technicians are able to isolate this free-floating DNA for the purposes of testing
- Once the baby’s DNA is isolated, it is then compared with the possible father’s across up to 2,000 data points, and a probability of paternity can be obtained
- Before DNA analysis, doing a paternity test while pregnant required invasive procedures such as CVS or Amniocentesis. Because these procedures involve risk to the pregnancy, medical providers do not perform them if the sole purpose is to determine paternity. So the ability to determine probability easily, with just a blood sample from the mother and a cheek-swab sample from the possible father, has made the process of doing prenatal paternity testing completely safe for both mother and pregnancy.
IMPORTANT: If a woman is pregnant with twins, getting a paternity test while pregnant is not an option. This is because there is free-floating DNA from both fetuses in the mum’s bloodstream and the DNA therefore cannot be isolated efficiently.
How do I Get a Paternity Test While Pregnant?
- Blood from the mother and a cheek swab from the father are required to perform the paternity test. This can be done at any time after the seventh (7th) week with the DDC prenatal paternity test
- The sample collections are easily coordinated with a call to our DNA Experts who work closely with expectant mothers and fathers every day
- Once we receive the samples at our laboratory, we can perform the DNA prenatal paternity test in just eight (8) business days
Beware of too-good-to-be-true pricing on a non-invasive prenatal paternity test. You want to be absolutely certain the lab you choose is highly-accredited and well-regarded, with an excellent reputation—like DDC.
Im 18 weeks pregnant and need a DNA test done.
Hello, Kira Please ring us on 0800 009 2969 and one of our experts can help you order our non-invasive prenatal paternity test.
Hi I’m 11 weeks pregnant and need a paternity test due to baby’s dad not believing it he’s baby
Hi, Jaime. Give us a ring and we can help you with testing: 020 3301 7346.
Hi I need a a test but I don’t know exactly how may week I am but clear blue said 2-3 and when on the phone to midwife said 5 weeks so baby’s dad thinks it’s not his
You can test beginning at 7 weeks, Chloe. When you are ready, ring our team on 0800 009 2969 and they’ll answer your questions and be happy to assist in setting it up.
I need a test, can you please tell me the cost involved?
Hello, Colleen. We do not put test costs in blog comments, since those costs may change in the future. Please ring our team directly on 0800 009 2969 and they will be happy to answer questions about cost and any other you may have.
Can I ask for a quote to be emailed to me. It’ll be a postal service and I’m 19 weeks.
Hello, Mary. You are welcome to email us at uk_ddc@dnacenter.com.
Hya I really need a perternity test done it says on a clear blue im 2-3 weeks pregnant and I’m nit sure who the dad is
You’re welcome to contact us directly and we can discuss your options for prenatal paternity testing. Keep in mind you must be at least 7 weeks to test: 0800 009 2969
How do I order a paternity test
Hello, Jada. If you need an at-home test, you can order it online here: https://dnacentre.co.uk/products/paternity/home-paternity-testing/
If you need one for legal purposes, ring us on 0800 009 2969.
Hi there how much would a test be & how long does it take for the results to come bacn
Hello, Lucy. Please contact us directly for pricing information. Results for a non-invasive prenatal paternity test are ready in 8 business days or less: 0800 009 2969
I have a friend, yes she really is just a friend, who is 13 weeks pregnant. She had unprotected sex with 2 men within 3 days of each other and so does not know the father. One potential is a second generation Seychellene , the other is pure bred caucasian British. can you tell from the babies DNA who the father is without a swab from either prospective father ? She plans to keep it whatever happens, although it was a mistake.
Hi, Richard. paternity testing – whether it be prenatal or postnatal – only determines whether or not a man tested is the biological father of the child tested. Paternity of a child cannot be conclusively determined based only on the baby’s “ancestral” DNA.
Am 19weeks and want to know if both parents need have to be physically present during the paternity test. Please help me
Hello, Mia. You need to have your blood collected and the man needs to have his cheek swabbed at an approved facility for a prenatal paternity test. However, you don’t both need to be present at the same time.
How is the blood accurately taken, and is it possible to ensure that the suspected father is intact swabbing his own cheek and not someone else’s
When you choose a chain-of-custody (legal) test with court-admissible results, the blood sample is taken at a DDC-approved facility and swabbing of the alleged father is witnessed to ensure it is his DNA being collected.