Genome-wide noninvasive prenatal testing (GW-NIPT) was introduced in 2015 and became widely available in 2019. Nonetheless, we are still learning more about this important prenatal screening test. In January 2026, the ACOG released a new PA on this, which we will also review in this episode. Our main publication ti review, however, will be the AJOG May 2026’s systematic review and meta-analysis on the finding of “genome-wide” cfDNA discordant results and what this may mean for the pregnancy. Although rare, this may lead (over a third of cases) to some adverse perinatal issues. Listen in for details.

1. ACOG PA Jan 2026: Screening for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities

2. AJOG May 2026:  ...