Genetic counseling

Peanutz21

Do I need it? DH and I have had the "genetic screening" and so far we aren't carriers. I don't see why we have to sit with a genetic counselor .... ESP since it prob costs a few hundred bucks OOP....  Did any of you forego? Was it helpful at all if you did have it? 

lorirachel

why would you need it if you had the screening and you are okay? we had it because DH was a carrier of something, and because we are jewish and it's more prevalent so they wanted to prepare us in case I was (which I am not)

curlylocks3

I also don't get why you'd need to meet with them if your screening was negative. I found meeting with ours very helpful (I also called her again last week) but we had specific issues to discuss. 

APotterHead

If your screening was negative, it really isn't neccessary. I say opt out, but ask your RE first why they are recommending it.

ksgsmu

APotterHead:

If your screening was negative, it really isn't neccessary. I say opt out, but ask your RE first why they are rec

Peanutz21

That's what I was thinking. I deal mostly with my RE's RN.  I asked why I should since my husband and I very unlikely have ANY genetic issues (he is Jewish and I am Chinese - so no chance for any autosomal recessive issues popping up).  I eve