Genetic Counselling

Question 1

4 common genetic disorders

Answer 1

• Down Syndrome
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Sickle Cell Syndrome
• Muscular Dystrophy

Question 2

Risks of children developing a genetic disorder

Answer 2

• family history or having a disorder
• repeated miscarriages or difficulty getting pregnant in the past
• blood relations (e.g Cousins) who may have the disorder