Abstract

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health advocates for equitable access to informed, voluntary prepregnancy genetic carrier screening for individuals/couples who desire information about potential genetic reproductive risks. The goal of prepregnancy genetic carrier screening is to provide individuals/couples with information to assist them in understanding their reproductive risk for disease, family planning, considering reproductive options that align with their personal values and circumstances, and optimizing the opportunity to achieve a healthy pregnancy. Genetic counseling should be available when any genetic condition carrier status is identified in one or both individuals of a reproductive couple so that all reproductive options can be discussed. Individuals must always have autonomy to decline any or all screening, counseling, or follow-up testing. Policies should be in place in clinical settings as well as at local, state, and federal levels to protect confidentiality of individuals, prevent discrimination regarding health, life, long-term car, and disability insurance based on screening results.

Author Details

As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Washington, DC, USA

Type

Position Statement

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Carrier Screening, Genetic Carrier Screening, Prepregnancy Carrier Screening, Prepregnancy Counseling, Prepregnancy

Publisher

Healthcom Media

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

None: Educational Material, None: Reputation-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2020-06-01

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