Clarify the referral
Review the scan finding, screening result, previous pregnancy, family history or known condition behind the appointment.
Understand the question before choosing the test
Genetic Counselling
A structured conversation about personal and family history, screening results, diagnostic options, possible results and how each choice could affect pregnancy care.
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The central point
Counselling helps choose and understand a test; it is not itself an invasive procedure.
The discussion separates screening from diagnosis, explains what a test can and cannot answer, and prepares for normal, abnormal, uncertain or incidental results without directing a patient toward one decision.
The decisions that need a clear answer.
Build the relevant history
Record a focused personal, pregnancy and family history rather than ordering a universal panel.
Compare options
Explain no further testing, additional screening or diagnostic testing, including timing, scope, limitations and material risks.
Plan for results
Discuss how results may be returned, what uncertain findings mean and which specialists or follow-up may be useful.
What happens in the counselling visit
Bring the records that define the clinical question.
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Review reports
Bring ultrasound, screening, laboratory and previous pregnancy reports.
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Map the history
Discuss relatives or pregnancies with relevant diagnosed or suspected conditions.
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Explore choices
Ask what each option could answer, what it may miss and whether it is time-sensitive.
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Choose the next step
Take time where clinically possible and arrange the selected test, follow-up or second opinion.
Questions about genetic counselling
The aim is informed choice, not pressure toward testing or pregnancy decisions.
Reception can help with appointment details
No. Options may include no further testing, additional screening or a diagnostic procedure depending on the question and patient preference.
Screening estimates chance; diagnostic testing examines a sample for the conditions within the selected laboratory test.
No. Every test has a defined scope, and not every developmental condition is genetic or detectable before birth.
A support person can be helpful. Confirm the clinic’s current companion policy when booking.
No. Maa Clinic does not determine or disclose fetal sex, including through prenatal testing.