Change in client choice under multiple prenatal genetic testing options including noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) after genetic counseling in a Japanese maternity hospital.
Katsuhiko NaruseRitsuko Kimata PoohYutaka KyukawaTaihei TsunemiTakahiro YamadaPublished in: The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research (2023)
We have demonstrated the significance of GC before prenatal genetic testing under widespread use of NIPT. Ideally, obstetric facilities should provide GC, or at least, pre-counseling at their own facilities, and offer multiple prenatal genetic testing options or refer to other facilities for the same.