Family Planning:
Preconception Carrier Screening

Knowledge before conception gives you the most options and the most time to plan.

Carrier screening tells you whether you and your partner carry gene changes that could be passed on to your children. We walk you through your testing options, review your results, explain what they mean for your family, and guide you through the available reproductive options with clarity and compassion. Everything happens through telehealth, with no referral and no waitlist.

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You might be a fit if

• You are planning to get pregnant and want to understand your inherited risks first

• You are currently pregnant and want carrier screening explained properly

• You received carrier screening results from your OB or fertility clinic and want expert guidance

• You or your partner has a family history of an inherited condition

• You are using or considering IVF and want to understand your options

• You have questions about inherited risk and family planning, wherever you are in the process

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What working with us looks like

We review your history and help you choose the right level of carrier screening for you and, when relevant, your partner. Testing is typically a simple at-home sample. When results come back, we explain clearly what being a carrier does and does not mean, and if you and your partner are both carriers of the same condition, we walk you through your options thoroughly and without pressure, so you can make the decision that is right for you.

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Understanding your options

If screening identifies a shared risk, you have more choices than many people realize, and more time to consider them when you start before pregnancy. Depending on your situation, options can include testing during pregnancy, in vitro fertilization with embryo testing, using a donor, pursuing adoption, or simply preparing with the right medical team in place. We present these as information, not recommendations. Your values guide your decisions, and we support them.

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Common questions

What does it mean if I am a carrier?

Being a carrier usually means you are healthy but could pass a gene change to your children. It matters most when both partners carry a change in the same gene, which is what screening helps you find out.

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Should we both get tested?

Often the most complete picture comes from screening both partners, and we help you decide the right approach and sequence for your situation.

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When is the best time to do this?

Before pregnancy, if possible, because it gives you the widest range of options and the most time. That said, screening during pregnancy is still valuable, and we can help either way.

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Plan with confidence

The earlier you understand your inherited risks, the more choices you have. Book a free 10-minute discovery call, or schedule your preconception consultation and we will guide you from there.