Comfort comes first
A cheek swab takes only seconds. Parents often prefer to hold the baby during collection, and it is reasonable to ask whether that is possible and whether a pause is possible if the baby is unsettled.
Service in Franklin, Tennessee
Newborn Paternity Testing
The first weeks with a baby are full enough. Newborn testing is designed to be quick, gentle, and fitted around your family’s rhythm.
Overview
How newborn paternity testing works
Babies can be tested from birth. The sample is a soft cheek swab rubbed inside the mouth for a few seconds, with no needles and no discomfort. Most infants sleep straight through it.
Some parents want to settle the question before signing birth paperwork. Others want answers before introducing a baby to extended family. Whatever the reason, DNA Paternity Solutions keeps the process calm and private.
Step by step
What to expect with Newborn Paternity Testing
A clear sequence from first conversation to final report, arranged around your schedule in Franklin.
- 01
Choose the setting
Collection can happen at the hospital, at home, or at a convenient location after discharge.
- 02
Time it around feeding
We suggest waiting a short while after feeding so the swab collects cells rather than milk.
- 03
Gentle swab
A soft swab is rubbed along the inside of the baby’s cheek for a few seconds.
- 04
Private results
Results go to the recipients agreed during arrangements, so confirm who should receive them before collection.
Legal or private for a newborn
If the result may be used for a birth certificate or support matter, choose legal testing from the start. A guardian provides identification and consent on the baby’s behalf, and the collection is documented.
For private certainty, a peace of mind test uses the same gentle swab without the formal documentation.
Questions about Newborn Paternity Testing
Short answers to what people commonly ask before booking. Every family situation is different, so please reach out if yours is not covered here.
Is there a minimum age?
No. Newborns can be tested from the day they are born using a cheek swab.
Can we test while still in the hospital?
Often yes. See our hospital collection service for how this is usually arranged.
Related
Services often considered alongside this one
Relationship questions rarely fit a single box. These related services may suit your situation, or work together with Newborn Paternity Testing.
Hospital DNA Sample Collection
Collection arranged at a hospital bedside, for newborns, patients, or family members who cannot leave care.
Learn about Hospital DNA Sample Collection
Noninvasive Prenatal Paternity Testing
Paternity answers during pregnancy from a maternal blood draw and an alleged father sample, so no sample is taken from inside the womb.
Learn about Noninvasive Prenatal Paternity Testing
Legal Paternity Testing
Documented paternity testing with identity checks and chain of custody, intended for custody, support, and birth record matters.
Learn about Legal Paternity TestingTaking the next step in Franklin
DNA Paternity Solutions serves families in Franklin, Tennessee. When you are ready, schedule an appointment through our online scheduler. Before booking, consider who needs to take part and whether your results are for personal or official use. Call our office at (629) 529 4447 if you have questions about Newborn Paternity Testing or need to discuss collection arrangements.
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