Genetic Screening During Pregnancy: What to Know | UCLA Health BirthPlace

Genetic screening during pregnancy can provide valuable information about your baby's health and development. In this video, the UCLA Health BirthPlace team explains the difference between screening and diagnostic testing and reviews common prenatal screening options available before and during pregnancy. Learn about carrier screening, cell-free DNA screening, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing, nuchal translucency screening and fetal anatomy ultrasounds. You'll also learn who may benefit from genetic screening, what test results can and cannot tell you, and how genetic counseling can help families make informed decisions when planning for and throughout pregnancy. Learn more about UCLA Health Reproductive Genetics at uclahealth.org/medical-services/obgyn/reproductive-genetics Full transcript available below. #UCLAHealth #BirthPlace #GeneticScreening #PrenatalCare #Pregnancy #GeneticTesting #MaternalHealth #PregnancyEducation #PrenatalScreening #BabyHealth #PatientEducation #PregnancyJourney