If you have a new little family member on the way, Patients Medical ((212) 794-8800) offers prenatal genetic testing that can give you peace of mind in your pregnancy.
It is no secret that worry, stress, and anxiety are not great for pregnancy. If you're concerned about possible birth defects, prenatal genetic testing can give you the answers you need.
The board-certified physicians at Patients Medical can meet with you in a consultation to discuss your prenatal screening options and develop a holistic care plan just for you.
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✦ Prenatal Genetic Screening ✦
While prenatal genetic testing has been used for more than 30 years, recent technological advancements have allowed for a rapid evolution in what it is capable of detecting. As explained in a 2016 NIH study, prenatal screening is able to detect Down syndrome at a rate of up to 88-96% and Trisomy 18, or Edwards syndrome, at a rate of up to 85-95%.
With the development of chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), prenatal testing can now identify signs of intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as risk for early miscarriage.
✦ Screening At Patients Medical ✦
Patients Medical offers pregnant women multiple options for prenatal genetic testing. At the clinic, prenatal screening may be issued using ultrasound, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), chorionic villus sampling (CVS), or amniocentesis, which are the four most common types.
You are advised to schedule a consultation at the clinic if you have a personal or family history of genetic disorders, age-related risks, or have experienced multiple miscarriages. Both first-trimester and second-trimester screening tests are available.
For some women, prenatal testing can create anxiety or pain, and some diagnostic testing like chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis, does slightly increase the risk of miscarriage. Patients Medical offers the expertise of gynecologists, internists, and nutritionists who can work integratively to provide holistic support for you through the prenatal genetic testing process.
Patients Medical can also prescribe specific techniques and lifestyle changes to alleviate stress. The practice's nutritionists can provide a nutrition plan specifically geared to support a healthy pregnancy.
✦ About Patients Medical ✦
Since 1974, Patients Medical has provided holistic healthcare to community members of all ages in the greater New York metro area. Rather than symptom mitigation, Patients Medical focuses on the identification and treatment of patients' underlying causal conditions.
Interested in learning more? You can schedule a consultation with Patients Medical today by calling the office or visiting https://www.patientsmedical.com/
