A Mom's Life

Prenatal genetic testing. Is it for you?

September 01, 2021 Season 2 Episode 31
A Mom's Life
Prenatal genetic testing. Is it for you?
Show Notes

Katie and Natalie learn more about pregnancy related genetic counseling with genetic counselor and podcast host of DNA Today, Kira Dineen.

In this episode:

  • What is a genetic counselor?
  • Who is the testing for?
  • The most common genetic condition found through screenings
  • Getting genetic testing for couples before baby
  • How often is the data wrong?
  • Different types of screening 
  • 23 & Me thoughts
  • Minute with Mike