A genetic evaluation is appropriate for children with:
- Developmental delay.
- Autism spectrum disorders.
- Multiple health problems or birth defects.
- History of seizures or muscle concerns.
- Abnormal physical features.
- Personal or family history of a known or suspected genetic condition.
Prenatal medical genetics
Women/couples who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may see a genetic counselor for reasons including:
- Personal or family history of a known or suspected genetic condition.
- Abnormal ultrasound finding.
- Ethnicity-based carrier screening.
- History of multiple pregnancy losses.
- Discussion of prenatal screening or diagnostic test results.
- Advanced maternal age as the chance for certain genetic conditions may be increased.
- Exposure during pregnancy, which may increase the risk for birth defects.
Specialty clinics and medical genetics
Marshfield Clinic Health System has many multi-disciplinary teams focused on treating patients with specific health conditions, including:
Genetics plays an important role in these conditions, and meeting with a genetic counselor may be part of your care within these specialty clinics.
