Thinking about trying to get pregnant? Before you start tracking ovulation, buying a prenatal vitamin, or waiting for those two pink lines, there are a few questions worth asking yourself.

In this guide, board-certified genetic counselor Ushta Davar Canteenwalla shares 5 questions to answer before trying to get pregnant- questions that can help you think through your family history, genetic testing, carrier screening, pregnancy testing, and, most importantly, what information you actually want to have before and during pregnancy.

You don't need to know everything before you start trying. But understanding what you want to know; and what you would do with that information can help you approach pregnancy with more clarity and confidence.

Read the full article to learn what to consider before pregnancy, including:

• What “a healthy baby” means to you
• What genetic information you would want to know
• Why your family history matters, even when it seems completely reassuring
• Why some genetic testing may be worth considering before pregnancy
• How to think about carrier screening and the timing of genetic testing
• What you might do with different test results

If you're planning a pregnancy or thinking about starting a family, this is a good place to begin.

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