Ep146: What Your Genetics Can Tell You with Genetic Counselor Ushta Davar Canteenwalla

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 18 January 2022

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

This week we are talking with genetic counselor Ushta Davar Canteenwalla. There are so many testing options these days but very little support to understand the nuances to ultimately help people decide what the best test is for them. As we’ve discussed time and time again on the show, knowledge is power. People who are informed in advance about their testing options make better decisions, have more meaningful conversations with their OB or midwife, and are better prepared for potential curveballs.

As a board certified licensed genetic counselor with over 16 years experience in clinical genetics, Ushta is here to discuss what exactly genetic testing entails and how it can help expectant parents. Hopefully this interview will bring some clarity and confidence about choosing the best genetic tests.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

-What is a genetic counselor

-Who should consider seeing a genetic counselor, either before or during pregnancy

-What is genetic testing and what different types are available

-Which factors should people consider when deciding whether to get genetic testing

-What role does family history play in genetic testing

-What can (and CAN’T) genetic testing tell you

-What happens if you get abnormal results

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0:00.0	You are going to love this informative conversation with a board-certified license genetic counselor.
0:13.8	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
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0:23.2	for nearly 15 years. I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world,
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1:22.6	slash email to sign up today. Hello, hello. Welcome to another episode of the podcast.
1:29.1	This is episode number 146.
1:32.2	Thank you.
1:32.7	Thank you for being here with me today.
1:35.7	In today's episode of the podcast, we have Ushda, Devar, Canteen Walla.
1:41.7	Ustah is a board certified licensed genetic counselor with over 16 years' experience
1:48.4	in clinical genetics. Ushda brings clarity and confidence about choosing the best genetic
1:55.3	tests to women who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. She knows that there are so many testing options these days,
2:03.0	which is very true, but there's also very little support to understand the nuances to ultimately
2:09.5	help people decide what the best test is for them. She truly feels that women who are informed
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