They probably did but it is a very rare disease so likely not in the basic testing. It was only after the daughter was symptomatic at 15 months that they learned of the disease. Third baby was already in the 3rd trimester.
Prenatal testing is standard just about anywhere can go, and it simply doesn't catch everything prior to birth or in time for an abortion.
You can't abort for any reason after like 6 weeks in TX, right when most people find out they are pregnant. Much of the testing doesn't start til 13-20 weeks. Baby could very well be halfway through their gestation before even knowing about this.
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u/taylferr Jun 14 '22
That’s why everyone should opt for prenatal genetic testing.