1: PRENATAL GENETICS – Offering Pre-test and Post-test Genetic Counselling, before and after undergoing a prenatal diagnosis procedure (either CVS or amniocentesis), for any pregnancy termed ‘at risk’ due to one/more of the following reasons:
Genetic Counselling is offered by certified healthcare professionals, known as Genetic Counsellors, who can help you understand a particular genetic/chromosomal disorder in your family by:
1: PRENATAL GENETICS – Offering Pre-test and Post-test Genetic Counselling, before and after undergoing a prenatal diagnosis procedure (either CVS or amniocentesis), for any pregnancy termed ‘at risk’ due to one/more of the following reasons:
2: PAEDIATRIC GENETIC COUNSELLING – For couples who wish to plan for a future pregnancy, but have/had a previous child affected with a diagnosed/suspected genetic condition or chromosomal anomaly. Genetic Counselling can be offered to:
3: PRECONCEPTION GENETIC COUNSELLING – For couples who wish to plan for a future pregnancy and have concerns related to:
Genetic counselling sessions usually last between 45 and 60 minutes. You are welcome to bring your concerns to the session and can even bring a relative along with you, who knows these details. Confidentiality will always be maintained and no details shall be disclosed to any other family member who does not have your consent to be privy to the information discussed during the session. Follow-up sessions are likely to be scheduled with your permission for any blood tests to be offered/ more information to be provided related to the genetic condition. Genetic counsellors are ‘patient advocates’, and we would respect your final decision and abide by it. A thorough Case Summary will be provided to you and your referring physician at the end of your final follow-up session.