Decision making in prenatal genetic diagnosis

The ability to diagnose various genetic disorders with the use of am‐niocentesis, ultrasound, and fetoscopy has raised many complex issues for parents to consider. This article explores factors involved in decision making about prenatal genetic diagnosis. The framework for discussion of factors was derived from the Health Belief Model. Implications identified from this model point toward the need for health care professionals to help parents make informed decisions about prenatal genetic diagnosis.