Individuals who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy may wish to meet with a genetic counselor to discuss available screening and testing options, review the family health history, and address reproductive risks. A few of the more common reasons to be seen for reproductive genetics evaluation include:
- Having a family history of a genetic condition, such as cystic fibrosis
- Having a family history of a congenital anomaly, such as a heart defect or cleft lip and palate
- Interest in carrier screening to assess for genetic risks which may run silently in families
- Having an atypical finding on fetal ultrasound
- Interest in prenatal screening or testing
- Having an atypical result on prenatal screening or testing
- Having a history of infertility or pregnancy losses (miscarriages or stillbirths)
If there is an increased risk identified during a pregnancy, post-natal pediatric evaluation is available through our office to provide continuity of care for families.
If you have questions about whether a certain medication or other exposure may harm your pregnancy, you can find more information and speak with a teratogen counselor at https://www.mothertobaby.org/.