Prenatal Care
Having a baby? Wanting the best in preconception care? Then look no further than Genomic Health.
A lot of couples are curious about what to do, where to go and what testing is available to them before they start a family. So lets start a conversation around
reproductive genetic carrier screening
Reasons to come and see us:
There are so many options available if you want to undergo carrier screening and navigating this new landscape can be hard! But what’s the benefit of coming to Genomic Health? We are independent of any lab and so we have our finger on the pulse to bring you the most cost effective option that suits your desired outcome.
These are some of things people are saying about engaging in a personalised approach:
“I like the medical expertise you bring”
“ I want to do it properly”
“I want a personal approach”
“I want to use someone I know and trust”
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Preconception care starts with reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS) and can tell if you and your partner are carriers of a genetic condition that may impact on the health of your baby.
20% of couples will screen high risk for Cystic Fibrosis, Fragile X, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
What are the other 80% high risk for?
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Know about your options and also know that all tests are not created equal. Find out what the genetic profession is recommending you consider if you want to find out about the genetic health of your baby
genome-wide NIPT
combined first trimester screen
and should you do both?
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Specialised genetic testing if you need extra reassurance after an increased chance result from a screening test, family history or maternal age over 35 years.
We can manage your referral to an experienced fetal medicine specialist, liaise with the lab and manage ongoing care.
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Amniocentesis
“Thank you for all your help! You’ve been fabulous and we are glad you were able to help us on our journey to becoming parents” - LM
70% of families DO NOT have a family history of a genetic condition
yet will come back high chance for a genetic condition being passed onto their children
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The purpose of carrier screening is to give reproductive autonomy and increase choice to a couple having a baby.
For some people it will be about preparing for the birth of baby with extra needs and know:
where to delivery
do you need extra scans
do you need to alter management of your pregnancy
do you need extra care by certain health professionals
You should be offered information so you can make an informed choice and be given the chance to consider testing or decline testing.
Time is limited with your GP and it is not possible to have an extended conversation about the ethics and the pro and cons of screening but you can be directed to a health care professional who knows their stuff and you’re a person who doesn’t want to get your information from fact sheets and online content.
Cost:
FREE for 3 gene screen and expanded panels will range in cost and is off-set with Medicare rebate
A face-to-face consultation with a Genetic Health professional
with an intimate knowledge of large panel screening at a population level thanks to Mackenzie’s Mission involvement and gives you:
Time to talk and connect with a real person and choose a test that is right for your budget, right for your cultural background, right for your concern level.
You get to ask questions - no chat bots here! This one is a big one for lots of people.
In depth discussion of your family history taken by a genetic professional
Discuss your beliefs and values and what you would do with your high chance results.
Results are given straightaway – they don’t linger in a ‘to do’ pile.
Immediate access to a Clinical Geneticist if results are high chance.
If this sounds like what you want from your genetic health professional, then get in touch for an appointment today