In this article we talk about...
- Pregnancy: What are your most common concerns and questions?
- Why is genetic counseling important during pregnancy?
- Are you aware of any non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) available at the HUB Clinic? NeoBona, Vera Test, and G Test.
- The Geneticist: A Guide to Choosing the Right NIPT Test for You
- Hub Medical Center: Your personalized path to a peaceful pregnancy
The beginning of a pregnancy is an extraordinary time, full of joy and anticipation. At the same time, it's natural for fears to also emerge. doubts e concerns for the baby's health. Questions like "Will the pregnancy go well?", "Will my baby be okay?", "Are there any tests that can give me more information?" are common among expectant mothers. Today, prenatal medicine offers different diagnostic options, from invasive tests (amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling) to non-invasive tests (NIPT Test), which allow us to estimate the risk of chromosomal abnormalities without risk to the mother and child. But faced with this variety of choices, how can we orient ourselves? The answer is a personalized genetic counseling with one of our geneticists.
Pregnancy: What are your most common concerns and questions?
Expecting a baby is a unique experience, but it also brings with it a series of questions. Among the most common concerns of expectant mothers are:
- Il correct child development during pregnancy.
- Il risk of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome.
- La general healthand of the child at birth.
- La own health during pregnancy and childbirth.
These concerns are completely normal and understandable. Genetic counseling and non-invasive prenatal testing can provide important answers and help couples navigate pregnancy with greater peace of mind.
Why is genetic counseling important during pregnancy?
La genetic counseling It's an informative consultation with a medical geneticist, a specialist who provides detailed information about genetic diseases, their transmission, and available diagnostic tests. During pregnancy, genetic counseling offers numerous benefits:
- Clear and complete information: The geneticist explains in an understandable way the different types of prenatal tests, their limitations and their potential.
- Personalized risk assessment: The geneticist analyzes the couple's family history, maternal age, and other risk factors to identify the most appropriate tests.
- Support in choosing: Counseling helps couples make an informed decision about the diagnostic process they should take.
- Answers to doubts and concerns: The consultation is a dedicated space to clarify any doubts and face your fears with an expert professional.
Are you aware of any non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) available at the HUB Clinic? NeoBona, Vera Test, and G Test.
At the HUB Polyclinic in Vicenza, we understand the importance of offering future mothers accurate and complete information on the health of their child. For this reason, we provide a range of non-invasive prenatal tests (TIN) latest-generation tests that allow for the analysis of cell-free fetal DNA circulating in maternal blood and the identification of any chromosomal abnormalities. These tests represent an alternative safe and reliable to traditional invasive tests, offering valuable information without posing risks to the mother and fetus.
NIPT tests available at our HUB Outpatient Clinic:
- NeoBona: This test offers several in-depth options, from the detection of the most common trisomies (21, 18, and 13) to a complete analysis of the fetal karyotype, including sex chromosome aneuploidies and, in some versions, even the detection of chromosomal deletions and duplications. neoBona stands out for its use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies that guarantee high sensitivity and specificity, with results available in just a few days.
- G Test: G Test offers a comprehensive analysis of the entire fetal genome with an accuracy of over 99,9% for the main trisomies (21, 18, and 13), also evaluating sex chromosome aneuploidies, trisomies of other chromosomes (9, 16, and 22), and various deletion syndromes. This test is characterized by its completeness and accuracy.
- True Prenatal Test: The Vera Prenatal Test focuses on assessing the risk of the most common trisomies (21, 18, 13) and other fetal chromosomal abnormalities, including sex chromosome aneuploidies. This test stands out for its rapidity, with results available in 4-5 business days, and for its high reliability in determining fetal aneuploidies and the baby's sex.
Each test has its own specificities in terms of accuracy, completezza e time, and this is why genetic counseling with our specialists is essential to help you make the most suitable choice.
The Geneticist: A Guide to Choosing the Right NIPT Test for You
Choosing the most appropriate NIPT Test can seem complex when faced with the different options available, such as NeoBona, G Test e True TestFor this reason, the geneticist's role is fundamental: a true guide who accompanies the couple through this decision-making process. During the consultation, the geneticist:
- Listen to your needs and concerns: Each pregnancy is unique and the geneticist takes the time to listen to the specific needs and concerns of the couple, understanding their expectations and fears.
- Evaluate your medical and family history: Family history, maternal age, any previous pregnancies with chromosomal abnormalities or other risk factors are carefully analyzed by the geneticist for a personalized evaluation.
- Explains the characteristics of each NIPT test (NeoBona, G Test and Vera Test): The geneticist explains in detail the differences between the various tests, clarifying which chromosomal abnormalities are detected (trisomies, sex chromosome aneuploidies, microdeletions), the execution time, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and limitations of each. Clear and understandable information is provided on the different options offered by neoBona (basic, advanced, Karyo, Genome Wide), the features of the G Test, and the speed of the Vera Test.
- Recommend the test best suited to your profile: Based on the information gathered and the couple's preferences, the geneticist recommends the most appropriate NIPT test for the specific situation, providing a clear and complete rationale and explaining the possible scenarios that could arise based on the results.
- Answers all your questions: A consultation is a valuable opportunity to clarify any doubts and address your fears with an expert professional, in a welcoming and reassuring environment.
Thanks to genetic counseling, couples can make an informed decision, choosing the NIPT test that best meets their needs and experiencing pregnancy with greater peace of mind.
Hub Medical Center: Your personalized path to a peaceful pregnancy
The HUB Outpatient Clinic offers a comprehensive and personalized prenatal diagnosis program, which includes:
- Pre-test genetic counseling: An in-depth consultation with one of our geneticists will assess your risks, provide detailed information on the various NIPT tests available (neoBona, G Test, and Vera Test), and help you choose the most appropriate one for your needs.
- NIPT test execution Test chosen: At our outpatient clinic, we can perform all major NIPT tests, using state-of-the-art analysis laboratories and guaranteeing maximum accuracy and reliability of the results.
- Multidisciplinary team: Our outpatient clinic collaborates with gynecologists, obstetricians, and other specialists to offer comprehensive and integrated support to expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy, ensuring a holistic approach to the health of both mother and child.
- Immediate genetic testing: At the end of the consultation, you can take the blood sample for the NIPT test immediately, without having to schedule a further appointment and at any time of the day, for your maximum convenience and flexibility.
Do you have questions about prenatal testing? Our geneticists are here to help. Book a consultation at Hub Vicenza Medical Center and face your pregnancy with peace of mind. Call 0444 251922 or visit our website.
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