Making Informed Decisions About Your Future Family<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Overview<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Prenatal Testing<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Reproductive Technology<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Adoption<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Need Support?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> If you and your partner have undergone carrier screening and have tested positive for a rare disease, you might be wondering what to do next.<\/p>\n Undergoing prenatal testing, using reproductive technology, and considering adoption are all highly personal choices. We respect the rights of individuals to make family planning decisions that align with their own values and beliefs.<\/p>\n Be sure to consult with your clinician or OB-GYN before making any medical decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div> Prenatal testing for Tay-Sachs, Canavan, GM1, and Sandhoff disease can be done during pregnancy when parents are known to be carriers. There are two tests that can determine if the pregnancy is affected by these rare diseases.<\/p>\n Both tests carry a small risk of miscarriage of less than 1%.<\/p>\n If you and your partner are carriers and would like to undergo prenatal testing, discuss the procedure with your clinician, OB-GYN, or genetic counselor.<\/p>\n<\/div> If you and your partner are carriers of Tay-Sachs, Canavan, GM1, or Sandhoff disease, you might want to consider assisted reproductive technology when starting a family.<\/p>\n Some couples choose to adopt a child instead of getting pregnant. If you and your partner are interested in this path, it\u2019s important to learn about the different types of adoption and understand the adoption process in your state.<\/p>\n Our Family Services Team can connect you with other families who have been through the adoption process.<\/p>\n<\/div> If you have questions or need help, you\u2019re welcome to contact us at any time. For personal support, email <\/span>Becky Benson (<\/span>becky@ntsad.org<\/a><\/b><\/u>), <\/span>Family Services Manager<\/span> or Diana Jussila (<\/span>diana@ntsad.org<\/a><\/b><\/u>), <\/span>Director of Family Services<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":220,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nPrenatal Testing<\/h3><\/div>
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Adoption<\/h3><\/div>
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