A new study reveals that stress during pregnancy can molecularly reprogram newborns' stress response systems, with significant differences between boys and girls.

These types of mistakes are often described as “never events,” a term first coined in 2002 to refer to preventable medical ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends counseling for women at increased risk for perinatal depression ...

With Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), molecular genetics enables the correlation between changes in the structure and ...

Further favorable early pregnancy CVH may help counterbalance high genetic risk. Preeclampsia/eclampsia and prenatal hypertension are two examples of HDPs, which are linked to long-term maternal ...

This may include specialized monitoring, nutritional support, or counseling to address potential ... in such a case, Prenatal genetic testing can be a crucial tool for expectant parents, offering ...

Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School and Duke University School of Medicine have identified nearly 300 genetic disorders that can be treated before or immediately after a baby ...

When reviewing DTC-GT results, clinicians may consider referring patients to discuss their results with a genetic counselor. Patients with low risk for complex disease likely do not need additional ...

Prenatal testing also includes techniques such as amniocentesis ... With the growing accessibility and awareness around the role of genetic tests, the need for genetic counseling is also growing. As ...

Genetic testing helps identify any risks of inherited ... and managing stress by yoga and meditation, help with healthier pregnancy outcomes. Preconception counseling is about empowering women with ...

Diagnosis of prenatal-onset skeletal dysplasias can ... These diagnoses based on the constellation of findings can be used for counseling regarding optimal patient management (both fetal and ...