Genetic Screening and Fertility: What Every Future Parent Needs to Know
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This episode discusses the importance of genetic screening and fertility for couples planning a family, featuring expert insights from Dr Raelia Lew.
In this episode we’re diving into a topic that is increasingly important for couples planning a family: genetic screening and fertility. From understanding your genetic risks to learning what tests are available before and during pregnancy, this episode will break down complex information in a way that’s easy to understandWe welcome back our fertility expert Dr Raelia Lew to answer these questions and more. Dr Raelia Lew is leading IVF and Fertility Expert working across multiple clinics in Melbourne. We discuss: What does genetic testing mean when it comes to fertility? As the population is having children later in life and the birth rate is dropping, couples are often seeking genetic testing before falling pregnant, what are your thoughts on this? What genetic testing is available? How expensive are the tests? Are there different tests for men and women? Why is carrier screening recommended for couples trying to fall pregnant? How does carrier screening identify potential genetic risks? If you have a family history of a genetic disorder are you more likely to pass this down and if so would you recommend genetic testing and at what stage? What are the most common conditions…
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