San Francisco Genetic Counseling

Do you know any individuals interested in becoming a genetic counselor?? The CSU-Stanislaus Genetic Counseling Program will be hosting an outreach event for th...ose interested in becoming genetic counselors!! The plan is to have an event where prospective GC students are invited to Kaiser Oakland on 9/4/19 for a panel discussion with Bay Area genetic counselors. The current CSUS students will also present cases from their summer rotations. Please don’t hesitate to send Laurie Nemzer ([email protected]) any names and e-mails for people who have contacted you that may benefit from, or be interested in such an afternoon.

Preconception Genetic Counseling can be hard to obtain, and a reason why SFGC opened. Get the info you need when you need it.

Come to my class at Natural Resources and learn all about options for prenatal genetic testing.

Fascinating piece on BBC World Service.

News from SFGC!

Genetic Counselors are nearly always involved when screening donors for egg or sperm donation. Your known or open donor shouldn't be any different. Book now, and SFGC can help determine if your donor is right for your family. www.sfgenetics.org

Check out my guest post for the San Francisco Birth Center. I’m so proud to be affiliated with this amazing group of midwives.

When midwifery meets genetics https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyVOTRn50o/

After seeing an article like this, you might wonder how accurate your own results are Talk to SF Genetic Counseling and see if there are other actions you should be taking to more fully evaluate your genetic risks.

NIPT has definitely been a game changer in prenatal screening- and not only because it’s a great way to detect fetal sex. So what else does NIPT screen for? Learn about your options for prenatal testing at SFGC.

Prenatal genetic testing is as personal and varied as birth plans. All prenatal genetic testing is both a right (if you want it, you can have it) as well as an option (you don’t have to if you don’t want to). Learn what your opinions are and figure out what testing is best for you.