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When a child's parentage is uncertain, it is most often the paternity that is in doubt, as it is rare that maternity is in doubt. Most of us are aware of paternity testing and the reasons for it, however the maternity test is less heard about and little is known as to the reasons for using one.

The main reason why maternity testing is so uncommon lies in the fact that mothers rarely or cannot deny parentage of their children. Maternal instinct to care for offspring is typically much stronger than that of a father, and it is uncommon for women to run off and leave their children. This is why DNA testing for maternity is the less used test; however, there are circumstances in which a DNA maternity test is required.

The maternity test follows a similar procedure to that of the paternity test. If the results are for peace of mind, purely, then samples can be collected and sent to the lab by you. If, however, the results are to admissible in a court of law, the swabs must be taken by an approved professional, and identification authenticated before being sealed and sent to an accredited lab.

There are several circumstances in which a maternity test might be required. If a person suddenly appears in one's life, claiming to be a long lost child, then a maternity test will prove or disprove this claim. As rare as this scenario may be, it is still comforting to know that a simple test can clear up any doubts, especially in cases where a large inheritance is at stake and the father is deceased.

When a child is given up for adoption, they often grow up needing to know the identity of their birth parents. Once they have sought out their mother, a DNA maternity test will be the only way to confirm whether they have found the right person.

Another reason where motherhood needs to be determined occurs when babies are swapped at birth in hospitals. This occurs more often than we would like to think, although rigorous steps are taken to avoid it happening, and is on the increase in certain countries where having a boy is more preferable. Once you have a suspicion it can be very traumatic for any parent involved and the matter needs to be cleared up quickly and accurately; this is where a DNA test comes in. If a hospital refuses to carry out a DNA test, you can use legal action to ensure it happens, and a maternity test will quickly let you know if your fears are correct.

Lastly, there are cases of in vitro fertilization. Maternity DNA analysis, which ensures that the correct embryo was implanted into your uterus, can be performed from 14 to 22 weeks. What you do with the results is entirely up to you, and some feel it's better not to know, however, the choice is there and is another example of what a DNA maternity test can be used for.

easyDNA specialize in the provision of reliable, accurate and confidential DNA Paternity Testing, DNA Relationship Testing and DNA Forensic Testing to both the private and public sector. We operate through a network of offices covering a wide geographic area. We currently operate 12 offices around the world including Canada, U.S.A, Italy, Belgium, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. To contact us with further questions please email info@easydna.net.
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