Taking a thorough family and genetic history is an important part of preconception care. It provides an opportunity to identify (and sometimes mitigate) underlying risks that could increase potential adverse outcomes for a mother or her fetus.

No provider is expected to be aware of every genetic condition that could possibly affect a pregnancy. However, every provider should:

Depending on genetic risk factors, consultation with a genetic professional may be needed. Some reasons to seek genetic counseling are:

Genomics Medicine Services (GMS) 

When taking a family history, it is important to include the following assessments:

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