Can mental retardation be diagnosed while pregnant?

Yes and no.

If the condition is genetic and the gene has been identified, a sample of the fetus' DNA can be obtained through chorionic villi sampling and analyzed for the known gene.

Some conditions involving mental retardation have other symptoms. If these symptoms involve the skeleton (such as a small head), it can be diagnosed using ultrasound.

I said "No" was also he answer, because we have not identified all genetic causes of mental retardation, and mental retardation can also be caused by other things such as lack of oxygen or toxins, before or after birth.

Yes, they can do a amniocentesis but more than likely they won't do it just because of curiosity. If they think something might be wrong then they will do one, which can be risky. Take any child as a gift and love it for what it is.

they can diagnose certain birth defects like downs or other things, but they can not tell if the child will be mentally impaired just because.

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