[header] How to decide if you should have a prenatal test [title] Ask about potential risks involved with prenatal tests. [step] Although prenatal tests may offer valuable information about the health of your baby, they also carry some risk to you and the baby. [substeps] Some tests have potential side effects or risks that may involve infection, a placental tear, and even miscarriage. 
Discuss the likelihood and severity of risks for each test and whether you may have any conditions that put you at a higher risk of these dangers. [title] Discuss whether the test can tell you what you want to know.