Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%Today we’re discussing early pregnancy insights and genetic testing with Dr. Dallas Reed, Chief of Genetics and an OB-GYN at Tufts Medical Center. She is also a medical advisor for SneakPeak, an over-the-counter, at-home early gender test with over 99% accuracy at 6 weeks of pregnancy. Dr. Reed breaks down various genetic tests like NIPT, Sneak Peek, and Carrier Screening, explaining their purposes and how they can help expecting parents make informed decisions. This conversation also touches on common pregnancy myths and their lack of scientific backing. Whether you're a planner or prefer fewer details, this episode provides clarity and reassurance for a smoother pregnancy journey.Helpful Timestamps:02:26 Welcoming Dr. Dallas Reed02:30 Early Pregnancy: Navigating the Unknown07:21 Understanding Genetic Testing16:22 NIPT and Other Screening Tests27:18 Navigating Prenatal Screenings30:55 Empowering Parents with Knowledge34:15 The Value of Genetic Testing41:58 Fun Pregnancy Myths and Realities48:06 Resources and Final ThoughtsMore from today’s guest:Visit SneakPeak.com  and use promo code: LoBehold20knowmoresooner.com Myriad.com About your host:🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen!👉🏼 A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services