Genetic Counseling
The genetic counselors at Perinatal Partners, LLC are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling. They provide information and support to families at risk for having a child with a birth defect, mental retardation or genetic condition. They identify the risks, investigate the condition, analyze inheritance patterns, determine recurrence risks and review available options withfamilies.
Our counselors provide support and act as advocates for our patients. Some reasons your physician may refer you to our genetic counselors are:
- Advanced maternal age (35 or older)
- Abnormal maternal serum screen
- Family history or previous child with a birth defect, mental retardation or genetic syndrome
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Abnormal ultrasound
- Abnormal amniocentesis
- Ethnicity screening
- Positive cystic fibrosis, sickle cell or thalassemia screen

