Prenatal Genetic Counseling And What It Involves
Prenatal Genetic Counseling And What It Involves By: Matt Tschirgi, MS, CGC Certified Genetic Counselor Prenatal Genetic Counseling Prenatal genetic counseling is a crucial service provided to future or expecting parents to assess risks of genetic disorders in a pregnancy. A genetic counseling consult offers in-depth information and support for parents navigating the complexities of possible genetic risks in the next generation. It typically consists of discussing inherited risks, performing a medical family history, asking questions about possible environmental exposures that could impact a pregnancy, and providing a comprehensive risk assessment. Testing options may be offered, but are completely optional. [...]