Preconception genetic counselling in a Filipino couple with Family History of Trisomy 18
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v51i3.562
- Author:
Peter James B. Abad
1
,
2
;
Mercy Y. Laurino
2
,
3
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
3. Seattle Care Cancer Alliance, Seattle, WA, USA
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Preconception counselling;
Genetic counselling
- MeSH:
Trisomy 18 Syndrome;
Philippines
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2017;51(3):248-250
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Preconception genetic counselling offers an opportunity for prospective parents to understand and adjust to the medical, familial, and psychosocial implications of genetic contributions to pregnancy outcomes. In this paper, we will illustrate how preconception genetic counselling made a difference to a Filipino couple with a previous child diagnosed with Trisomy 18.
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