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From planning to pregnant to parent, genetics can help

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When you’re planning for a family, you want everything to go right

Understanding what’s in your genes can help you make more informed choices for a healthy pregnancy and happy baby.

While most babies are born healthy, with every pregnancy there is a small chance of having a baby with a health condition.1 Invitae’s genetic tests cut through the uncertainty.

Thinking about having a baby?

Now’s a great time for genetic testing. It gives you more options for conception and can help you plan for a healthy pregnancy.
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Carrier screening

Determines your risk of passing a genetic condition on to your child, even if you do not have the condition yourself.

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Preimplantation genetic testing

May improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy by identifying the most suitable embryos2 during in vitro fertilization (IVF).

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Already pregnant?

Genetic testing can give you much-needed answers. Be prepared by knowing about inherited risks to your baby’s health, before birth.
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Non-invasive prenatal screening

Predicts your baby's sex and uncovers his or her risk of certain genetic disorders, as early as 10 weeks.

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Carrier screening

Determines your risk of passing a genetic condition on to your child, even if you do not have the condition yourself.


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Prenatal diagnostic testing

Gives you definitive answers about a suspected condition so you can be prepared for what’s to come.


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Heart health screen

Helps you act early if pregnancy or delivery could be especially hard on your heart.



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Genetic testing is not only available, it is supported by experts

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, all women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should be offered genetic testing.3-5

References

1. Stevenson RE, Hall JG, Everman DB, et al. Human Malformations and Related Anomalies. 3rd ed. Oxford University Press; 2015.
2. Most suitable implies the expected number of chromosomes indicated by Invitae preimplantation genetic testing.
3. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Prenatal diagnostic testing for genetic disorders. Obstet Gynecol. 2016(162).
4. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Carrier screening for genetic conditions. Obstet Gynecol. 2017(691);129:e41–e55.
5. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Obstet Gynecol. 2020(226);136(4):e48–e69.