Who should get genetic prenatal counseling?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Your physician may recommend prenatal genetic counseling based on certain factors. Prenatal genetic counseling is appropriate for:
- Woman age 33 and older
- Woman who have had abnormal results from prenatal screening tests (such as blood work and ultrasounds)
- Woman concerned of exposure to infection or medications during pregnancy
- Family history of genetic disorders
- Multiple miscarriages
- Couples who have experienced infertility
- Carriers of certain genetic conditions
Your physician may recommend prenatal genetic counseling based on certain factors. Prenatal genetic counseling is appropriate for: Woman age 33 and older Woman who have had abnormal results from prenatal screening tests (such as blood work and... More
