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Genetic testing guidelines : Second pregnancy planning when the first child has a developmental disability

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Dr.Prajnya Ranganath

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Key Takeaways:

  1. Genetic testing of the first child with a developmental disability is the first step.
  2. This testing helps assess the risk of recurrence in future pregnancies.
  3. Do not proceed with genetic testing in pregnancy without first testing the affected child.
  4. The results guide doctors in giving accurate advice for family planning.
  5. It is best to plan future pregnancies only after genetic evaluation of the first child is completed.

Genetic testing of the first child with a disability will provide risk of the same disability in the subsequent pregnancies of the mother. Please plan future pregnancies only after genetic testing of the first child has been completed.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

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