Stork Genetics, LLC

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Dear General Practitioner—let’s be honest.

Your breadth of ? Absolutely elite. You’re out there managing everything from UTIs and the common cold to whatever mysterious situation Aunt Martha has going on with her pinky toe.

But ? That’s a whole different universe… and lately, more and more of your patients are asking about it.

Sound familiar? If so, we might be on the verge of a beautiful new friendship.

Here’s the deal: I got into genetics for three very simple reasons
1. It is absolutely fascinating

2. It generally doesn’t involve bodily fluids

3. Nothing is contagious

So please, keep doing what you do best—tackling hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and everything in between.

But the next time Mr. Smithton starts asking about for hereditary risk, or Mrs. Leeland wants screening…

Do us all a favor and send them my way. Trust me—it ends better for everyone involved.

Because genetics… that’s what we do.

Best regards,

StorkGenetics.com

A 2026 multicenter prospective study (PMID: 41108211) evaluated sequencing in with structural anomalies seen on . found that exome sequencing significantly increased the chance of identifying a cause — especially when multiple anomalies were present.

Why this matters for patients:

Standard genetic tests (like or ) don’t find all causes.

looks more deeply at and can provide additional .

A clearer diagnosis can help guide pregnancy decisions, delivery planning, care, and recurrence risk .

Actionable takeaway:
If your ultrasound shows structural abnormalities and initial genetic tests are normal, ask your specialist or whether prenatal exome sequencing is appropriate in your case.

Early, precise can support more informed and personalized care decisions.

Have you been referred to talk with a ? Should you be?

Knowing what to expect from a visit may help!

Spoiler: we don’t have crystal balls or magic wands, but we do have the knowledge and skills to guide you through understanding your and making informed decisions. 💙

I’ve been a for 25 years, and the single best piece of I ever received came during graduate school:

“It’s okay to say, ‘I don’t know.’”

That simple shift changes everything.

It creates space for —real, with . It also gives you the time to pause, dig deeper, and come back with the most accurate, thoughtful answer possible.

Genetic counseling isn’t a game of speed.

Your patients are often navigating some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Meeting a patient's vulnerability with a little of your own—that’s the real win.

There are a lot of reasons someone might pursue what’s commonly called Family Variant Testing—targeted for a specific variant already identified in their .

For some, it’s about taking a more approach to their . Imagine knowing at 30 that you’ve inherited your grandmother’s variant. That insight could shape how often—or how early—you begin screening, and even influence long-term decisions like .

For others, the motivation is more immediate. If you’re undergoing -M, testing biological parents is often a critical step to build the most accurate tools for screening .

No matter the reason, you don’t have to navigate it alone. A can help you understand the benefits, limitations, and implications of testing—so you can make informed decisions with confidence—and coordinate the process from start to finish.

If you’re considering your next step, we’re here to help.

To everyone navigating infertility, we see your strength. We hear your concerns. And we are here to walk this path with you.