• Are you wondering about a condition that seems to be running in your family?
• Are you worried about passing a  condition on to your children?
• Does your child have a problem with growth, development, learning or health?
• Do people in your family have unusual physical features? 
• Are you a woman, 35 years or older, who is pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
• Are you related to your partner?
• Has a concern come up on tests during your pregnancy?
• Are you worried your baby has been exposed to something harmful during pregnancy?

If you said yes to any of these questions, genetic counselling may be for you.

What happens during a genetic counselling appointment?

• You will meet with a genetic counsellor or physician (geneticist).
• Your family’s medical history is reviewed so that we understand your concerns and give you accurate information.
• A physical exam may be done.
• Genetic testing is available for some conditions.  Once the testing is explained, you can decide to have the testing or not.
• A diagnosis of a genetic condition may be made or confirmed in your family. This could happen in a pregnancy or in an infant, child or adult. You will learn about what this diagnosis means for you and other members of your family.

The genetic counselling staff can help you:

• Plan for managing health care needs
• Obtain a referral to other specialists
• Find support groups in the community  

For further information, contact us at 705.675.4786