Life as a Pregnant Genetic Counselor

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience that many, if not most, women will experience during their lives. Though exciting, it can present challenges, both physical and psychological. Those challenges may be amplified when working in a prenatal setting. Here, one genetic counselor discusses her exper...

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Published in:Journal of genetic counseling 2010-06, Vol.19 (3), p.235-237
Main Author: Clark, Kit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Affect
Antenatal
Biomedicine
Clinical Psychology
Decision Making
Ethics
Female
Genetic counseling
Genetic Counseling - psychology
Genetic counselling
Genetic counselor
Genetic Testing
Gynecology
Human Genetics
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy - psychology
Professional development
Professional Issues
Professional Role
Professional-Patient Relations
Public Health
Referral and Consultation
Self Disclosure
Territories
Women
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Summary:Pregnancy is a life-changing experience that many, if not most, women will experience during their lives. Though exciting, it can present challenges, both physical and psychological. Those challenges may be amplified when working in a prenatal setting. Here, one genetic counselor discusses her experiences, and the lessons she learned, as a new counselor trying to learn the ropes while simultaneously navigating the unfamiliar territory of her pregnancy.
ISSN:1059-7700
1573-3599
DOI:10.1007/s10897-010-9283-3