Understanding Consanguinity
Planning for a Healthy Future
In many communities, marrying within the family is a long-standing tradition. our goal is to provide couples in consanguineous relationships with the knowledge and medical tools they need to ensure the health of their future children.
- The "Silent" Carrier: A person can be a carrier of a genetic condition without having any health problems themselves.
- The Risk Factor: If both parents carry the same recessive gene, there is a 25% chance in every pregnancy that the child may inherit the condition.
- Proactive Care: Genetic counseling helps identify these risks before or during pregnancy, allowing for early intervention and planning.
Our Specialized Services
Ideal for couples planning to marry or start a family. We review your family history across multiple generations to identify any patterns of health conditions.
A simple blood or saliva test for both partners. We screen for hundreds of recessive conditions, including:
- Thalassemia and Blood Disorders
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Metabolic Disorders
- Hearing or Vision Impairments
For couples who are already pregnant, we offer specialized DNA tests to monitor the baby’s development with extra precision.
Myths vs. Facts
- Myth: "If our first child is healthy, we don't need counseling."
- Fact: Every pregnancy is a new genetic event. Counseling provides clarity for every step of your journey.
- Myth: "Genetic testing is only for families with known illnesses."
- Fact: Many recessive conditions appear in families with no prior history. Screening provides peace of mind.
- Myth: "Counseling is about telling us not to marry."
- Fact: Genetic counseling is about information and choice, not judgment. We provide the facts so you can plan your family's health proactively.
What Happens During a Session?
Our sessions are private, respectful, and strictly confidential.
- Pedigree Mapping: We create a detailed family tree to visualize health patterns.
- Risk Assessment: We calculate the specific statistical probability for genetic conditions based on your degree of relationship.
- Testing Guidance: We recommend only the most relevant tests, avoiding unnecessary costs.
- Clear Explanations: We translate complex genetic data into clear information you can use to make decisions.