How can I reduce my risk of having a child with Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)?

How can I reduce my risk of having a child with Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18)?

Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) is the result of a genetic mutation and there’s no way to prevent the condition. However, if you qualify for a combination of genetic testing and in vitro fertilization (preimplantation genetic testing), you can significantly reduce the chance of having a child with Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18). If you plan on becoming pregnant and want to understand your risk of having a child with a genetic condition, talk with your healthcare provider about genetic testing.