What Is The Need For Genetic Counselling Before Pregnancy?
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WHAT IS THE NEED FOR GENETIC
COUNSELLING BEFORE PREGNANCY?
What Is 
In Igetn?etic counseling, you can gain a better  
understanding of how genes, birth defects, and  
other medical conditions run in families, and how  
they may affect you and your baby's health. The  
cause of genetic conditions is changes or mistakes  
in genes. Parents may pass on these conditions to  
their children. Genetic counselling can help you  
better understand if there is an inherited  
condition, what causes it, and how to deal with it  
and plan for the future. Make sure you consult the  
best genetic counsellor in Kolkata for the best  
results.
Why Should You Get 
Genetic
Counselling?
Genetic diseases are common in some  
families. You might get genetic counselling if  
you or a family member has an inherited  
disease and you are concerned about passing 
 it on.
Women who are 35  and older when they  
become pregnant are more likely to have a 
 child with a birth defect.
During the prenatal tests, if the doctors  
discover abnormal readings, or find  
your baby is at increased risk for a  
genetic condition or birth defect. In that  
case, the doctor can recommend you see 
 a genetic counsellor
Your doctor may recommend genetic  
counselling if you've lost a child or have  
miscarriages. Your genetic counsellor  
can help you have a healthy pregnancy  
with the help of genetic tests and  
medical information from your previous 
 pregnancies.
What Happens 
During  Genetic 
Counselling?
You will be asked about your family's health  
history. Based on this information, your  
counsellor is able to see how your family's  
health may impact you and your children.
Provides information about genetic tests and 
 your baby's risk of genetic conditions.
Refers you to medical specialists who can help 
 with your baby's disorder.
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