Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Expert Genetic Counseling for Your Pregnancy
If you’re navigating a high-risk pregnancy, genetic counseling can provide clarity and guidance for you and your family. With personalized support, genetic counselors help you understand complex genetic information, working closely with your Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, OB-GYN, and pediatric specialists to support your baby’s health before and after delivery.
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Understand Your Genetics
Our board-certified genetic counselors can provide counseling for women who may have the likeliness of having a complex pregnancy.
We have state-of-the-art technology and laboratory test for the following:
- Maternal age-related risks for chromosome abnormalities
- Overview of prenatal screening options and coordination of screening/diagnostic testing
- Test result interpretation for abnormal maternal serum screening, noninvasive prenatal screening or fetal diagnostic testing (CVS, amniocentesis)
- History of personal or familial concerns such as birth defects, intellectual disability or genetic syndromes
- Ethnic-based risk assessment and coordination of carrier screening (cystic fibrosis, thalassemia)
- Recurrent pregnancy loss or concern for a teratogenic exposure (e.g. alcohol, certain medications)
- Soft markers or structural anomalies detected by ultrasound!
Neonatal Intensive Care
CHRISTUS Level II-Level IV NICUs provide specialized, around-the-clock care for premature or critically ill newborns, helping them grow stronger in a safe and supportive environment.