Genetic Counselling

chuck · Jun 24th, 2009, 04:31 AM

Well I'm off to see an Obstetrician today to get a referral to a genetic counsellor - has anyone had to see an OB to get a referral before??

I wondering what they'll want to ask/do it will it just be hello what do you need ok heres an sppointment off you go??

Hmmm I wonder if I can wangle getting them to use a doppler??

I must say I'm not looking forward to seeing the genetic counsellor as it makes the 50/50 chance of having a visually impaired possibly legally blind child seem all that mush closer.

chuck · Jun 24th, 2009, 07:14 AM

AH well off I go...not that anyone cares ...*sniff*

LOL.

TinkerbellB · Jun 24th, 2009, 07:18 AM

we do care!! Hope it all went really well and they were able to give you all the information you needed. I don't know anything about genetic counsellors but just wanted to know we care!

nikkip75 · Jun 24th, 2009, 07:22 AM

sorry chuck, thats sounds scary

i dont know if its the same but we had to go an see a specialist in fetal meds due to soft markers. she counselled us about our options and really put our minds at rest.

doesnt sound like the same situation as yours but good luck

londonbabe · Jun 24th, 2009, 07:41 AM

good luck

Rebaby · Jun 24th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Hope it went well

Neferet · Jun 24th, 2009, 10:57 AM

I saw a genetic counsellor a month or so ago... My midwife referred me and I didn't have to see an OB.

The genetic counsellor just sat down with me, went through my family history and talked me through the likelihood of stuff. She was really helpful.

Good luck with your appointment. x

chuck · Jun 24th, 2009, 14:03 PM

Well the OB was horrible god forbid I have any complications and have to deal with her again...if I do need an OB I'm requesting someone else.

She was rude, abrupt and unhelpful. Infact she barely let us get a word in edgeways didn't really listen to a word we had to say when we managed to speak and she practically rushed us out of the door!

Not once did she ask me how I was feeling, how the pregnancy was going or if I had any questions. The nurse who took my blood pressure and gave me a pot to wee in was more friendly and asked me insightful questions and seemed more interested than the OB.

I know I was only there for a referral but sheez way to goto make a girl feel like a piece of shit that wasn't worth bothering with.

Heres hoping the genetic counsellors will do their job unlike someone

Rebaby · Jun 24th, 2009, 15:18 PM

Sorry she wasn't any help

Even if you were only there for a referral it doesn't hurt to be friendly does it?!

Hope you don't need to see her again, and that everything is okay.

chuck · Jun 24th, 2009, 15:37 PM

Well I'm booked to go back to the OB at 32 weeks to sort out the post birth checks for baby.

So gladly (unless anything goes wrong) I wont have to see her till then!

Jun 24th, 2009, 04:31 AM	#1
chuck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 6,353	Genetic Counselling Well I'm off to see an Obstetrician today to get a referral to a genetic counsellor - has anyone had to see an OB to get a referral before?? I wondering what they'll want to ask/do it will it just be hello what do you need ok heres an sppointment off you go?? Hmmm I wonder if I can wangle getting them to use a doppler?? I must say I'm not looking forward to seeing the genetic counsellor as it makes the 50/50 chance of having a visually impaired possibly legally blind child seem all that mush closer.

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Jun 24th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#2
chuck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 6,353	AH well off I go...not that anyone cares ...sniff LOL.

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TinkerbellB Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 70	we do care!! Hope it all went really well and they were able to give you all the information you needed. I don't know anything about genetic counsellors but just wanted to know we care!

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Jun 24th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#4
nikkip75 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,354	sorry chuck, thats sounds scary i dont know if its the same but we had to go an see a specialist in fetal meds due to soft markers. she counselled us about our options and really put our minds at rest. doesnt sound like the same situation as yours but good luck

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Jun 24th, 2009, 07:41 AM	#5
londonbabe Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 108	good luck

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Rebaby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,699	Hope it went well

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Jun 24th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#7
Neferet Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangor, North Wales. Posts: 1,756	I saw a genetic counsellor a month or so ago... My midwife referred me and I didn't have to see an OB. The genetic counsellor just sat down with me, went through my family history and talked me through the likelihood of stuff. She was really helpful. Good luck with your appointment. x

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Jun 24th, 2009, 14:03 PM	#8
chuck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 6,353	Well the OB was horrible god forbid I have any complications and have to deal with her again...if I do need an OB I'm requesting someone else. She was rude, abrupt and unhelpful. Infact she barely let us get a word in edgeways didn't really listen to a word we had to say when we managed to speak and she practically rushed us out of the door! Not once did she ask me how I was feeling, how the pregnancy was going or if I had any questions. The nurse who took my blood pressure and gave me a pot to wee in was more friendly and asked me insightful questions and seemed more interested than the OB. I know I was only there for a referral but sheez way to goto make a girl feel like a piece of shit that wasn't worth bothering with. Heres hoping the genetic counsellors will do their job unlike someone

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Jun 24th, 2009, 15:18 PM	#9
Rebaby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,699	Sorry she wasn't any help Even if you were only there for a referral it doesn't hurt to be friendly does it?! Hope you don't need to see her again, and that everything is okay.

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Jun 24th, 2009, 15:37 PM	#10
chuck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 6,353	Well I'm booked to go back to the OB at 32 weeks to sort out the post birth checks for baby. So gladly (unless anything goes wrong) I wont have to see her till then!

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