Awareness is prevention
Are you planning for pregnancy, or are you currently expecting, or seeking clarity on your inherited health conditions? Almara’s genetic counseling services in Woodbury are designed to help you understand your personal and family health risks. Meet with a qualified genetic counselor in Woodbury to get the guidance and reassurance you need.
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Discover important insights about existing or potential hereditary risks that may affect your or your child’s health. Our genetic counseling services are valuable during routine health checkups and prenatal care as well. If your screening results indicate possible health concerns, you’ll be referred to a genetic counselor in Woodbury, and, if needed, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine partner. Additionally, advanced diagnostic procedures like Amniocentesis or CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) could be recommended to confirm results and plan next steps with accuracy.
It’s a non-invasive prenatal genetic screening that uses a blood test from the mother to analyze the fetal DNA. The test finds out any chromosomal conditions in the baby, like Down syndrome (trisomy 21), which takes place when an additional copy of chromosome 21 is present. This test is safe, poses little risk, and can be conducted in 10 weeks of pregnancy. While not a diagnostic procedure, it helps clarify if further testing is required.
Aneuploidy is when the baby has too many or too few chromosomes. The trisomy 18 and 21 conditions, for example, are an outcome of having an extra chromosome. Getting a prenatal genetic screening in Woodbury and other diagnostic tests will help you detect such risks early on. Post that, genetic counseling sessions help interpret results, find the best care options, and get both medical and emotional support from our counselors.
Neural tube defects happen when the baby’s brain, spinal cord, or spine does not develop properly. One example of a neural condition is spina bifida, in which the baby’s spine fails to close fully. Screenings for neural conditions may involve blood work or extensive ultrasounds in your second trimester. If found, families receive specialized counseling, imaging, and delivery planning to give the baby exclusive care post-delivery.
In a few cases, a baby’s organs or limbs may develop differently. These are anatomic differences that can adversely affect a baby’s vital areas, such as the heart, kidneys, or facial structure. Mid-pregnancy ultrasounds often reveal these variations. Detecting them early allows you to connect with specialists, arrange pre- and post-delivery support, and prepare for any care in advance.
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A physician-owned practice, Almara Women’s Health focuses completely on women’s health needs. We support our genetic counseling with intense medical research and evidence-based medicine. Personalized guidance by our genetic counselor in Woodbury ensures every woman gets care according to her health needs.
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