What couples should know about how genetics can affect their babyIt is not just Tay-Sachs... there are now carrier tests for many more diseases.Carrier screening is recommended for everyone planning to have a child.Prior to testing consult with a genetic counselor to review the best options for screening.The best time to be screened is before pregnancy – carrier couples have multiple reproductive options to build a healthy family.Explore your options for up-to-date testing before any pregnancy – screening panels improve over time and diseases are often added.If you have had any genetic testing, it is important to review your results with a genetic counselor.
