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Genetic Counselling
In-house counselling that explains results, inheritance, and your options in clear language.
Specialty Clinics
Timing
Before or after a screening test, or when advised by your doctor.
Preparation
Bring family history details and any earlier reports.
A genetic counsellor or specialist explains test results, family history, inheritance, and what the findings mean for your baby and future pregnancies.
Counselling is a conversation, not a test. You leave with clear information and time to decide the next step that is right for your family.
What it checks
- A review of your family and medical history
- What test results mean, and what they do not mean
- How a condition may be inherited
- The options open to you, explained without pressure
Who is it for
- Families with a higher-chance screening result
- A family history of a genetic condition
- Parents who are related by blood
- A previous child or pregnancy affected by a condition
- Repeated pregnancy loss
What to expect on the day
- 1
You sit down with the counsellor or specialist for a session with time for your questions.
- 2
Your history, reports and family details are discussed.
- 3
The counsellor explains each option and what it involves.
- 4
You decide the next step, with time to think.
You sit down with the counsellor or specialist for a session with time for your questions.
Your history, reports and family details are discussed.
The counsellor explains each option and what it involves.
You decide the next step, with time to think.
Preparation
When: Before or after a screening test, or when advised by your doctor.
Bring family history details and any earlier reports.
Your report and next steps
You leave with a clear summary of what was discussed and a suggested plan. If testing is chosen, our team coordinates it within the centre.
Your doctors
Common questions
Genetic Counselling
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In keeping with the PCPNDT Act, 1994, this service does not involve determination or disclosure of the sex of the fetus. This is a criminal offence in India and is never performed at this centre.
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