What is Genetic counselling ?
Genetic counseling gives you information about how genetic conditions might affect you or your family.
Who requires genetic counselling?
- If you or your partner have any known genetic condition.
- If you have someone with any genetic condition in your family.
- If your previous baby had/suspected to have any genetic condition.
- If you have recurrent miscarriages, previous stillbirth or previous baby with any birth defect.
- If you have an abnormal test report such blood test, ultrasound, amniocentesis, chorionic villous sampling, etc.
Following your genetic counselling session, you might decide to have genetic testing. Genetic counselling after testing can help you better understand your test results and treatment options, help you deal with emotional concerns, and refer you to other healthcare providers.