Ep49: What to Know About Genetic Testing For You and Your Baby
Birth With Power
Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
4.9 • 637 Ratings
🗓️ 17 December 2019
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
There's a lot of confusion out there around genetic testing during pregnancy. Who should get tested? When? Is it a cause for concern, or a harmless preventative measure?
I wanted to clear up any confusion or misconceptions about genetic testing in today's episode of the podcast, so I invited Dr. Keisha Reddick back on the show to help me do so.
Dr. Reddick is a Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor and is up-to-date on everything you need to know about genetic testing and carrier testing for you and your baby.
We talk about the different kinds of genetic testing you may encounter, what trimester you can get them, and what each one will tell you. Dr. Reddick also talks about why she is such a proponent of genetic testing for high-risk pregnancies and anybody else who wants to be prepared with knowledge about their baby.
The vast majority of pregnancies are normal, but it's a good idea to prepare yourself mentally and ensure the safest delivery for your baby if there's any chance they might need extra care.
I also have a super-special offer for you on my Birth Preparation Course this December, and it won't be happening again anytime soon! Head to ncrcoaching.com/enroll and use the code DECEMBER, and you'll get $150 off the all-access level of the Birth Preparation Course.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
- The difference between genetic screening and carrier screening
- What genetic tests can be carried out in each trimester
- Why genetic testing should be combined with other types of tests
- The benefits of noninvasive genetic testing options
- Why it's such a good idea to prepare yourself for any issues your baby may have at delivery or beyond
- What Dr. Reddick believes is the biggest advantage of genetic testing for mom, baby, and your health providers
Links Mentioned In The Episode
- How To Make A Birth Plan That Works - Free Online Class!
- The Birth Preparation Course
- Dr. Keisha Reddick | High-Risk OB Care
- Ep6: High Risk Pregnancy with Dr. Keisha Reddick
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| 0:00.0 | In this episode of the podcast, I'm clearing up the confusion regarding genetic test in pregnancy, |
| 0:07.3 | and I'm sharing a super special offer with you. |
| 0:12.2 | Quick note, you will hear me mention in the episode that this is episode number 48. |
| 0:17.1 | It is actually episode number 49. |
| 0:19.7 | My apologies about that. |
| 0:21.1 | So the show notes will be at NCR coaching.com forward slash episode 49. |
| 0:31.6 | Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. |
| 0:35.4 | I'm your host, Dr. Nicole Callaway Rankins, a board certified |
| 0:38.9 | ABG White and physician, certified integrated health coach, and creator of the birth preparation |
| 0:44.2 | course, an online childbirth education class that will leave you feeling knowledgeable, |
| 0:50.0 | prepared, confident, and empowered going into your birth. Quick note, this podcast is for educational |
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| 1:31.8 | dot com forward slash email to sign up today well hello there welcome to another episode of the |
| 1:38.8 | podcast this is episode number 49 thank you for spending some time with me today. I hope you are having an |
| 1:45.5 | amazing day. In today's episode of the podcast, I have my good friend in high-risk pregnancy |
| 1:51.7 | doctor extraordinaire, Dr. Keisha Reddick on the show. Dr. Reddick has been on the podcast before, |
| 1:57.9 | and I asked her to come back and talk about genetic test in pregnancy. |
| 2:04.4 | It's something that's changed a lot over the last few years and I'm not as up to date on it |
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