Patient's question:
Hello, what does genetic counseling for intergenerational inheritance mean? What tests need to be done. Currently 19 weeks pregnant. Mid-trimester screening for Down syndrome was recommended, and the doctor suggested going to a big hospital for genetic counseling for intergenerational inheritance. Don't understand. Is there any genetic disease?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, intergenerational genetic counseling is a process involving discussions, advice, and guidance about the risk of genetic diseases reappearing or occurring again in the family. Highly trained healthcare professionals with expertise in genetics provide detailed explanations to the counselors and their families. The ultimate goal is to prevent the birth of children with genetic diseases, reduce the incidence of genetic diseases, and improve the innate quality of the population.