Do they actually ask you in the hospital if you wanna take the test, Or do they just do it or do they need my permission too. Or can he just say he wants the test when we are in the delivery room Please let me know .
2007-03-12 07:51:39 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
No they do not normally ask you, but you may request one. Let your boyfriend ask for one , they will charge him for it. Don't deny him the test it just proves he's the father and you two can go on, No doubts on there part. Saves you a big headache latter should they want to bring it up! Ps congratulations . Don't stress out this is suppose to be a beautiful thing don't let him ruin it for you.
2007-03-12 08:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by psb1958 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must give permission for the paternity test. However, the "baby daddy" can either bring a court order to have it performed.
Keep in mind that enough blood is drawn from a baby that this sort of test could likely be performed in concert with another routine test.
If there's any question, might as well do the test.
2007-03-12 15:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to deal with this kind of stress while you're pregnant. It could be harmful to both you and the baby. If you are willing to do the paternity test, just talk to your doctor about it the next time you see him. Call the baby's daddy, let him know what was said and tell him the balls in his court. If he's so adamant about doing all this stuff, let him orchestrate it. You are in a really delicate state right now, and pregnancy is hard enough without having that kind of stress to deal with!
Good luck!
2007-03-12 15:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by britt g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt they'll do it in the delivery room as they have more important things to think about right at that time, such as whether or not the baby is healthy. Which is more than it sounds like the father is worried about. They absolutely can NOT do this without YOUR permission. That would be a serious violation of privacy and confidentiality laws. Ask your doctor how this works.
2007-03-12 15:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have this done at the hospital after the delivery. Just let the doctor know that you want DNA testing, the daddy will also submit his DNA at this time (tell him to bring identification, as it is required). Best to do it now and get it out of the way.
2007-03-12 15:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by sunset 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wants to have it done, the most responsible thing to do is have it done. You will want to know, as well as you will need to know in case their may be a problem with the baby and you will need to know if it is genetic or not. Your baby also has a right to know. They won't ask you at all, it's a means of disrespect, and they feel it is none of their business. Signing a birth certificate and not being the father is also considered fraud. In some states you can get it court ordered, but even with a court order, it can be as expensive as $500, and will require you to pay half and him to pay half, but you being the mother would most likely be able to get assistance in that. If you are not working after wards and try to get assistance from the states, you will have to go after dad for the child support before you get any assistance- it is the best in all circumstances. Especially if you yourself know he may not be the father. I would get it done, but explore your options as far as paying for it. You should get this all set up so you can do it asap when the babies born.
2007-03-12 15:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you are not married, nothing happens with your baby in the hospital unless you say so. It doesn't matter what he wants, or who he requests it from, if you say no...then it's no. When you go to name your child, you cannot list him on the birth certificate unless he signs an affidavit of paternity, which makes him legally responsible. It is binding and you should both consider all before the baby comes. In the meantime, you can speak with a lawyer many months before the baby comes and decide what to do.
2007-03-12 14:55:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, already doesn't want to be a father? You can set one up after the baby is born but if you put him on the Birth Certificate. He can still get a court order forcing you to take a test. It's not fair to force someone who is not the father to be a father.
2007-03-12 14:55:44 · answer #8 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be much easier for you to just go ahead and have the test done. The father in question, can end up getting a court order to force the test. That would just be more work for everyone.
2007-03-12 14:57:14 · answer #9 · answered by its me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell them. If nothing is said, they go on what the mother indicates. I would tell your doctor that you want/need it done, and have them document it. The baby's father will need to submit to a dna test (usually a "buckle swab" or a swab to the inner cheek) as well. Find out from the doctor what you need to do, and what the father needs to do. Then get the documentation for verification.
2007-03-12 15:13:30 · answer #10 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋