If you could reduce medical risks for your future child, would you? A reproductive medicine doctor + geneticist explains what actually helps before pregnancy—so you know where to start today. 
You’ll learn: what genetic screening covers (and doesn’t), how to think about carrier testing and embryo testing, practical preconception steps to lower risk, and how to talk with your care team. 
Want live workshops and Q&A? Join the community: <a href='https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/'>https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/</a>
Guest: Dr. Mili Thakur, MD/Geneticist • Host: Lisa Schuman, LCSW
📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/
0:00 What you’ll learn 
1:12 Who is Dr. Mili Thakur 
3:15 Understanding the basics of genetics 
8:43 Screening vs diagnostic (what each does) 
11:52 How to approach genetic testing in a family building journey 
15:23 How to assess genetic risk in family building 
19:50 Carrier testing (how to use results) 
25:45 Questions to ask your clinic + first steps
#GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility

If you could reduce medical risks for your future child, would you? A reproductive medicine doctor + geneticist explains what actually helps before pregnancy—so you know where to start today. You’ll learn: what genetic screening covers (and doesn’t), how to think about carrier testing and embryo testing, practical preconception steps to lower risk, and how to talk with your care team. Want live workshops and Q&A? Join the community: https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/ Guest: Dr. Mili Thakur, MD/Geneticist • Host: Lisa Schuman, LCSW 📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/ 0:00 What you’ll learn 1:12 Who is Dr. Mili Thakur 3:15 Understanding the basics of genetics 8:43 Screening vs diagnostic (what each does) 11:52 How to approach genetic testing in a family building journey 15:23 How to assess genetic risk in family building 19:50 Carrier testing (how to use results) 25:45 Questions to ask your clinic + first steps #GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility

If you could reduce medical risks for your future child, would you? A reproductive medicine doctor + geneticist explains what actually helps before pregnancy—so you know where to start today. 
You’ll learn: what genetic screening covers (and doesn’t), how to think about carrier testing and embryo testing, practical preconception steps to lower risk, and how to talk with your care team. 
Want live workshops and Q&amp;A? Join the community:&nbsp;<a href="https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/</a>
Guest: Dr. Mili Thakur, MD/Geneticist • Host: Lisa Schuman, LCSW
📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/
0:00 What you’ll learn 
1:12 Who is Dr. Mili Thakur 
3:15 Understanding the basics of genetics 
8:43 Screening vs diagnostic (what each does) 
11:52 How to approach genetic testing in a family building journey 
15:23 How to assess genetic risk in family building 
19:50 Carrier testing (how to use results) 
25:45 Questions to ask your clinic + first steps
#GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility

Genetic Screening 101: How To Reduce Risk Before Pregnancy (Doctor + Geneticist)

Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future.

At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to make these life-changing decisions with greater clarity, resulting in better outcomes and fewer regrets.

We understand that many of the decisions you make along this journey can’t be undone, and that’s why our approach is all about offering you practical, actionable steps that you can start applying right now. Our educational components are tailored to help you think differently, make more informed choices, and take control of your experience—from fertility treatments to parenting strategies.

Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, Building Your Family is here to guide you with expert advice, specialized education, stress-reduction strategies, and the community support you need to make the best choices for you and your family.

For more information, sign up for our newsletter, you will be able to stay up to date with the episodes, get information about our programs and most of all join our warm community. 
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Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future. At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to make these life-changing decisions with greater clarity, resulting in better outcomes and fewer regrets. We understand that many of the decisions you make along this journey can’t be undone, and that’s why our approach is all about offering you practical, actionable steps that you can start applying right now. Our educational components are tailored to help you think differently, make more informed choices, and take control of your experience—from fertility treatments to parenting strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, Building Your Family is here to guide you with expert advice, specialized education, stress-reduction strategies, and the community support you need to make the best choices for you and your family. For more information, sign up for our newsletter, you will be able to stay up to date with the episodes, get information about our programs and most of all join our warm community. And follow us on social.// Monthly email: https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Watch the podcast on YouTube http://bit.ly/3E49Z1k Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/

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