What is a mendicant woman and how DNA prenatal paternity testing can prevent this from happening?

What is mendicancy?

The term ‘mendicancy’ originally referred to the behavior of birds laying their eggs in the nests of other birds, but is sometimes used in a figurative sense in humans. In particular, in the context of human relationships, it can refer to a woman who falsely acknowledges her own children as those of another man. This represents a situation where a father raises a child without knowing that the child is not his.

Mendicancy and social and ethical issues

Mendacity is a highly emotional subject and involves a number of social and ethical issues. Careful handling is required when dealing with these issues, as they do not merely undermine trust between partners, but can have a significant impact on the family as a whole.

How to prevent mendacity: the importance of prenatal paternity testing (NIPPT).

One preventive measure against mendacity is prenatal paternity testing (NIPPT).This non-invasive test allows DNA to be analysed during pregnancy to confirm the genetic link between the father and the child. By carrying out NIPPT, the risk of mendacity is eliminated at an early stage and the father is better prepared to receive his child with peace of mind.

Hiro Clinic’s DNA Prenatal Paternity Testing

Hiro Clinic’s DNA Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPPT) is available at the industry’s lowest price at Hiro Clinic’s directly managed locations nationwide. Testing can be done from the 6th week of pregnancy onward, and the process is completed in a single visit, minimizing inconvenience. If a retest is necessary, it will be conducted free of charge, so you can rest assured. Additionally, tests are conducted at the Tokyo Sanitary Laboratory, which has over 50,000 cases of prenatal testing experience, ensuring reliable results. However, both partners are required to visit the clinic to ensure the most accurate test results. For more information, please check here and make your reservation or inquiry.

Supervisor of the article


Dr. Hiroshi Oka

Director of CAP Laboratory

Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Medical Doctor