That 30s Show

Ge and David

Join hosts Ge and David to talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising parts of life in your 30s. Let's figure out together what thriving during this decade is all about.

  1. 07/29/2024

    Ep 56: Fertility and Prenatal Health with Genetic Counselor Vicky Hsieh

    Is it really too risky to give birth after 35? Is egg freezing a realistic option? What genetic tests can I do to ensure the health of my newborn? We're joined by Vicky Hsieh, Director of Genetic Services at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York, to answer all these questions and more! As a genetic counselor, Vicky unpacks some of the most common and pressing questions expecting parents may have about fertility, prenatal health, and genetic testing. (00:00) Intro (3:49) Genetic counselling (08:40) Genetic testing practices in USA & Canada (11:28) Impact of age on fertility and prenatal health (16:51) Path to becoming a genetic counselor (19:51) Egg freezing (26:30) Carrier screen (29:44) Standard genetic tests during pregnancy (33:46) Solutions to fertility/pregnancy concerns (36:35) Genetic testing methods (37:56) Timeline of tests during pregnancy (41:58) Standard vs optional types of tests (43:35) Future of genetic testing (47:23) Advice before trying to get pregnant (52:35) Best part of being a genetic counselor (56:52) Outro Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠that30sshowpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome. Links: ⁠Listen to That 30s Show on YouTube⁠ ⁠That 30s Show on TikTok⁠ ⁠That 30s Show on Instagram⁠ Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

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