Couples in whom one or both partners are Caucasian and are planning a pregnancy or seeking prenatal care For couples planning pregnancy or seeking prenatal care, it is recommended that screening ...

For those planning to become parents, advances in sequencing technologies could make preconception carrier screening more useful by looking at a much broader set of genes. And in a recent clinical ...

Genetic screening and counseling is an important part of preconception and prenatal care. 1 The previous articles in this supplement reviewed current guidelines regarding genetic carrier screening, ...

Genetic blood disorders such as thalassemia are more common than most people realise. According to global estimates, nearly 1.5% of the world’s population is carriers of beta-thalassemia, and in India ...

Preconception is the time before conception (the beginning of pregnancy). Couples may consider preconception care to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Share on Pinterest Catherine Falls ...

Regardless of what they teach you in health class, getting pregnant isn’t that easy. So many things come into play, including timing, the woman’s health, the man’s health, and even environmental ...

With nationwide preconception and prenatal screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) recommended in 2001, obstetrician-gynecologists are increasingly ordering CF testing and interpreting results. CF ...

For those planning to become parents, advances in sequencing technologies could make preconception carrier screening more useful by looking at a much broader set of genes. And in a recent clinical ...

For those planning to become parents, advances in sequencing technologies could make preconception carrier screening more useful by looking at a much broader set of genes. A recent clinical study ...