What Is The Need For Genetic Counselling Before Pregnancy?

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FETOMAT FOUNDATION
WHAT IS THE NEED FOR GENETIC COUNSELLING BEFORE
PREGNANCY?
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What Is It?
In genetic 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Sarat Banerjee Road, Lake Market, Kalighat,
Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
Email Address fetomatfoundation_at_hotmail.com
Website www.fetomat.com
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