Prenatal Perspectives

These blog posts provide information that can help you before and during your pregnancy.

Genetic conditions

Genetic conditions are health conditions caused by a change in someone’s genes or chromosomes. There are many types of genetic conditions that cause different symptoms. Genetic testing helps hopeful and expecting parents learn about whether their baby could be at risk for certain genetic conditions.

September 22, 2025

Should I screen my baby for 22q11.2 microdeletion syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome)?

Parents-to-be typically have one great hope: to have a healthy baby. There is a good...

August 20, 2025

What are sex chromosome aneuploidies and why get your baby screened for them?

To understand what sex chromosome aneuploidy is, it’s important first to understan...

July 18, 2025

Cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy: How genetic testing can change the game for two serious inherited conditions¹

Inherited conditions are health conditions a parent might pass on to a child through...

June 20, 2025

Fragile X syndrome: Why early identification is so important

In the early stages of pregnancy, and sometimes even pre-conception, parents are off...

May 20, 2025

What are the common trisomies and how do I get my baby screened for them?

After finding out you’re pregnant, you may have many thoughts and questions. S...

Did you know?
Up to 9 in 10
pregnant women want prenatal screening once they see how it can help them learn more and prepare.^*
Did you know?
About 90%
of parents said accuracy is very or extremely important when choosing a brand of carrier screen.^*
Did you know?
4 in 10
families say genetic screening was never offered or explained.^*
Did you know?
More than 41%
of pregnant women are not sure if they have ever heard of carrier screening.^*

The truth about prenatal screening

* 2024 Myriad Genetics Health Survey.