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Genetic counselling
Genetic counselling may be recommended for people who have a history of hereditary disorders. Find out when genetic counselling can be helpful and what to expect.
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Screening for carrier status
Screening for carrier status assesses whether you and your partner carry genes that could mean your baby is born with a health condition. Find out more here about whether the test might be right for you.
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Fragile X syndrome
People with Fragile X syndrome have intellectual disability, behavioural and learning challenges as well as certain physical characteristics.
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Screening for Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects 1 in 1,00 babies. Find out about the screening and diagnostic tests that can detect the condition.
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Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test, done during pregnancy, to assess whether the baby has an abnormality or serious health condition. Find out what’s involved.
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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
A non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a sensitive test to screen for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal disorders early in pregnancy.
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Being pregnant after 40
Being pregnant is an exciting time. But when you’re over the age of 40, there are a few extra things you need to think about.
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What is prenatal screening?
Prenatal screening won't tell you if your baby has a health condition, but it can assess your risk. Learn more here about deciding whether to have a prenatal screening test.
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Trying for pregnancy after 35
If you’re over 35 and trying for a baby, there are a few things to think about.
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Fertility and cancer
Some cancers and cancer treatments can affect your fertility. Before starting a treatment, you might want to consider the options for preserving your fertility.
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