Pink or Blue Early Baby Gender DNA Test
March 26, 2007 by Lei
Filed under Genetic Testing
About two years ago, the Early Baby Gender Mentor DNA test was launched. It purportedly tested for fetal DNA in maternal blood to see if there was any DNA from the Y chromosome - yes means boy, no means girl. Another similar test is now being sold called the Pink or Blue test. According to the press release, it is possible detect fetal DNA as early as six weeks all from a single dried blood spot. Accuracy is touted as being greater tha 98%.
You just gotta wonder about tests like these. First, is it really necessary to know so early whether the baby is a boy or girl? I have real concerns about parents who can’t wait for a fetal ultrasound to tell them; earliest an ultrasound can diagnosis a baby’s sex is around 11 to 12 weeks with the greatest accuracy after 16 to 20 weeks. Second, the Early Baby Gender Mentor is currently involved in a number of class action lawsuits alleging fraud, misrepresentation, and other improper business practices. Is Pink or Blue an improvement upon the Baby Gender Mentor?
I’d say keep your 400 dollars and wait. It’s really not that important whether you’re having a boy or girl, is it? (Tell me if you disagree.) I always thought I’d be mother to a girl, but now that I have a son, I am grateful to be given the opportunity to learn more about the opposite sex. And, boy, do I have a lot to learn!
Tags: pregnancy, baby, boy, girl, gender, pink or blue, dna test, genetics, genome, dna
Crisd—WOO HOO!!! Finally you will get your baby boy after 4 girls. I’m so happy for you and your husband. You must be over the moon right now. Guess the test was right for the both of us! I’m starting her baby book right now and I’m going to put the cute lil’ “It’s a Girl” certificate in there for her.
Indu–They don’t send this test to your country for the specific reason of the stigma attached to baby girls over there.
i’d like to ask all of you who are arguing about the abortion thing:
what’s wrong with getting rid of it if you dont want it? if you dont want a boy-abort. if you dont want a girl-abort! who cares!
abortions are the way to go…
Who Cares? My Heavenly Father who suffered and Died on the Cross for you and all those aborted babies. Ask If He cares.
God Bless You. I hope someday you can find your own answer to this question
Melissa,
Wow, that is totally horrible and a extremely evil way to think about children. What you have just said there completely does not give any justice what so ever on why Abortions are right or wrong. Killing someone based upon there race, gender is discrimination not to mention racial. Someone who says such a derogatory paragraph makes me wonder if you support racism also. Why can’t people with your mind set accept responsibility for “Spreading their legs” and I assume that you became pregnant with a mutual consent. Abortions should never be taken lightly, and should be used responsibly. Another way to look at abortion: It is unlawful right now to kill anyone you don’t like or want around. Its like saying Ex. Person A has parents who have broken up. The person A sees that his/her parents are dating other people and one of his/her parents are really hitting it off and decided to take the next step in their relationship- Their getting married. Person A says “I don’t want this person in my life, I shall “Abort” kill him.
What you have just done there is extremely unlawful and you will go to jail. When it comes to abortion currently the law does not see it this way.
Now when it comes to any woman who has been molested/raped and they want a abortion can it be construed the same way? What about the woman who has no money and is dirt broke poor and got pregnant what is she to do? These are extremely different issue and haves a different logical explanation to why someone would want a abortion. You however have spoken/written extremely ignorant. I would recommend you to keep your legs closed and to take birth control pills for as long as you believe this way.
I live in a small town where they will not say what sex the baby is during ultrasounds so I purchased the pink or blue test.
I was soooo hoping to have a little girl but the test came back that it was a BOY. I went out and bought ALL boy’s clothes and even decorated the nursery. To my surprise on May 1, 2007 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. I would definately NOT recommend to anyone to buy this test. I believe they tell most people that its a boy and they “just hope they are right”. Save your money & don’t waste it on this test…..it doesn’t work.
I see ladies get trapped with DNA tests just because the word ‘DNA’ carries lot of impression with them. One needs to learn from other’s experiences.
I was under similar pressure whether to go for DNA test or urine test. All it took for me was to make couple of calls to see how impressive everyone is. Finally I settled with urobiologics because it is they who provided honest and perfect answers to all of my 17 questions and I am glad I did. Their work is commendable. They were the only one who said ‘we are almost 100% sure that their result would stand’ and it did.
Sharon
I took the Early Gender DNA Test and my test was “WRONG”!! I was told I would be having a boy and at my 23 week ultra sound it was clearly a “GIRL”!! I would not suggest this test to anyone!! Now I am trying to get my money back!!
I recently looked on line for a 3d testing center and saw a company that participates in a pink or blue study.
I went in and they pricked my finger with and took six drops of blood on a card. I was told I would know in 10 days, and that the results would be followed up by a 3d ultrasound. I was 13 weeks at the time and now am 15 weeks.
My Dr. will do another ultrasound at 20 weeks, so hopefully there will be no conflicting results.
I think it is great. A lot of people want to know early as it does help you place a name and better bond with your child. You can stop saying “It” and say he or she or even call your baby by its’ name.
There is no harm in knowing early. In fact, with today’s technology of 3d and 4d ultrasounds, you can see baby’s movements and facial expressions. it’s a beautiful thing.