In this episode, board certified genetic counselor, Kendra Schaa, explains the difference between prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic tests. This video can help you decide which prenatal genetic test, if any, is right for you. To schedule a 1-on-1 virtual genetic counseling appointment with Kendra, visit [ Ссылка ].

Disclaimer:
This video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services. The use of this information and the materials linked to this video is at the user's own risk. The content in this video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Knowledge about genetics is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date.

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Who should be offered prenatal genetic screening & diagnostic testing?
1:10 - Factors that lower + increase chance for a pregnancy to be affected with a chromosome condition
2:22 - What is a prenatal genetic screening test?
3:02 - Types of prenatal genetic screening tests
3:37 - What do my prenatal genetic screening results mean?
4:30 - What is a prenatal diagnostic test?
5:13 - Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) & Amniocentesis
6:18 - Genetic tests that can be done on CVS/Amnio samples (Karyotype, Chromosomal Microarray, and AFP)
8:20 - Resources
8:40 - Closing

Thank you for watching. For more information check out the links below:

To learn more about open neural tube defects such as spina bifida, a birth defect that some screening tests can detect, check out this website:
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To learn more about Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), check out this website:
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To learn more about Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18, check out these websites:
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To find a genetic counselor near you in the United States and in Canada, visit [ Ссылка ]

For support resources and to learn more about Allay Life, visit www.allay-life.com.

With love and light, see you next time.

References:

In regard to the recommendation that all pregnant people be offered screening and diagnostic testing for chromosome conditions in pregnancy, the following research was referenced:
Rose, N. C., Kaimal, A. J., Dugoff, L., Norton, M. E., & American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020). Screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities: ACOG practice bulletin, number 226. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 136(4), e48-e69.


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Keywords: pregnancy, genetic testing, genetic counselor, chromosome condition, Down syndrome, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, CVS, NIPT, prenatal screening, maternal serum screening

Produced by Gabby Estlund
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