Fortunately, noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) exists and can provide insights about
the genetic health of your baby.
Not exact matches
While the current understanding
of reproduction and genetics does not yet call for a complete study
of a potential gestational carrier's
genetic profile (and certainly the current state
of understanding does not offer us any kind
of screening mechanism that would be helpful, anyway), intended parents deserve to know the various influences that could impact their
baby's
health.
I believe that a big part
of baby's
health is the childs
genetic makeup — there is no one RIGHT WAY to handle it!
Your
health care provider will administer the triple screen test during this time to check the
health of the
baby and for
genetic disorders.
Genetic conditions can cause polyps to develop on the ovaries and in the uterus and can have a significant effect on the
health of baby and mom during pregnancy.
At the Institute
of Child
Health in London, Roland Levinsky, Christine Kinnon and their colleagues are keen to test an experimental treatment for «bubble
babies» — children with a rare immune deficiency caused by a
genetic defect.
The Clinic Services Search Engine offered by the American College
of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and the Find a
Genetic Counselor tool on the National Society
of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) website are two good resources for you or your
baby's
health care provider to use to identify local specialists.