Genetic Counseling
Genetic Counseling in Indore – Expert Guidance by Dr. Deepika Verma at SEWA Centre
Genetic counseling plays a vital role in modern prenatal care, helping families understand the risk of inherited disorders and birth defects. At SEWA Superspeciality Endocrinology & Women Care Centre in Indore, Dr. Deepika Verma provides expert genetic counseling services for couples planning a pregnancy or those already expecting, especially in high-risk or complicated pregnancies.
What is Genetic Counseling?
Genetic counseling is a process that involves evaluating family history, genetic test results, and risk factors to assess the chances of a baby being born with a genetic or chromosomal condition. It helps couples make informed reproductive decisions and prepare for possible health outcomes.
Who Should Consider Genetic Counseling?
You may benefit from genetic counseling if:
You or your partner have a family history of genetic disorders
You have had a previous child with a birth defect or inherited condition
Abnormal screening results appear during pregnancy (e.g. NT scan, double marker test, NIPT)
The mother is 35 years or older
You are related to your partner (consanguineous marriage)
There is a history of repeated miscarriages or stillbirths
You are diagnosed with infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss
Common Conditions Detected Through Genetic Counseling
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Anemia
Cystic Fibrosis
Spina Bifida & Neural Tube Defects
Turner Syndrome / Klinefelter Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
Congenital heart defects
Autism spectrum or intellectual disability risks
Genetic Testing Services Offered at SEWA Centre
✅ First-trimester screening (NT scan, double marker)
✅ Quadruple marker test
✅ Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
✅ Carrier screening for inherited diseases
✅ Amniocentesis & CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)
✅ Whole genome sequencing (on referral)