If you follow pop culture, then you may have heard how Chrissy Teigen and John Legend used genetic testing to choose the gender of their baby. While it can identify whether embryos will be male or female, genetic testing is useful for many other reasons, whether a woman is pregnant or not. Genetic testing is…
Having a baby is a time for joy and love. But past age 35, women planning to get pregnant or who are already pregnant are wise to be mindful of the genetic risks involved. They should also be aware of, and prepared for, the important step of genetic counseling. Below is an audio sample of…
Genetic counseling is the process of helping patients at risk of an inherited condition understand the consequences and nature of the condition, the probability of transmitting it to their future child, as well as the options available for managing that condition. Our genetic counselors are board certified or board eligible by the American Board of…
Awareness can spell hope to thousands of families Until you are faced with the diagnosis yourself, it may seem unimaginable that a congenital heart defect (CHD) is the most common birth defect worldwide, affecting over 40,000 babies in the U.S. alone. For those parents who receive the diagnosis, having reliable information and access to medical…