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Podcast: Once Upon A Gene
Episode: Preconception & Prenatal Genetic Testing 101: A Conversation with Genetic Counselor, Natalie Richheimer
Description: In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Richheimer, a genetic counselor at JScreen, to dig into the world of preconception and prenatal genetic testing. We explore the basics of carrier screening, how to interpret results, and the importance of genetic counseling for both new and experienced parents—especially those who already have a child with a rare disease. Natalie also sheds light on Variants of Uncertain Significance (VUS) and offers insight into talking with family members about genetic risks and results.Throughout our chat, Natalie emphasizes that knowledge truly is power when it co...