If you have a family history of genetic disorders or have had a history of difficult pregnancies, you might be considering prenatal genetic testing. Diagnostic testing can be incredibly beneficial when trying to create the best pregnancy plan for you and your fetus. What is Genetic Testing? Prenatal genetic testing is performed to determine whether a fetus
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What is a Genetic Counselor and How Can They Empower Me?
Genetics can be a complex subject and involves the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms. Many of our patients have concerns regarding whether they may pass a genetic condition to their future child or children. To determine if this is the case, an appointment with a genetic counselor is necessary. Read on
How to Prepare for Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
“Breast cancer is definitely the number one cancer that will affect women all over the country, and it’s a topic…near and dear to many people’s hearts because, most likely, you’ve had a family member affected by this disease” (Dr. Stephanie Lam). Because breast cancer is so common, you might be concerned about your risk. Genetic
CVS and Amniocentesis: What, How, and Why
CVS and amniocentesis are two types of genetic testing that can be used to create a care plan for you and your baby. These tests are not needed for every pregnancy. In an episode of the Healthful Women podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox and MFMA founder and president Dr. Andrei Rebarber discuss who might benefit from
Factor XI Deficiency
Among the many genetic conditions that can affect your pregnancy, factor XI (11) deficiency is one that could potentially affect your blood, causing abnormal bleeding, that could impact childbirth. What is Factor XI Deficiency? In the simplest sense, factor XI deficiency potentially makes it harder to stop the flow of blood following medical procedures or
What is Genetic Carrier Screening?
Before they choose to have children, more and more couples are deciding to pursue genetic carrier screening. These tests determine their risk for passing on a genetic condition to their future children. On Healthful Woman, Dr. Goldwaser explained carrier screening and why “we’re all mutated.” You can listen to that episode on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, or healthfulwoman.com, or learn
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