Pregnancy, newborns and reproductive health

Analyses and consultations to support pregnancy, pregnancy planning and the first days of life.

• Genetic consultations during pregnancy:
  During pregnancy, assessment of a risk or abnormality in the foetus, with proposed tests and support for parents in understanding the results.
• Genetic consultation before pregnancy:
  Assessment of genetic risks before pregnancy to guide reproductive choices and, where necessary, propose appropriate examinations.
• Newborn screening:
  An analysis performed a few days after birth to detect certain rare but serious diseases early, before symptoms appear. It consists of a simple blood sample taken from the baby at the maternity ward and analysed at the LNS. If no abnormality is found, the parents are not contacted; if the result is suspicious, additional examinations are promptly proposed.

Want to learn more?

Discover our educational resources on newborn screening and the NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)