Hi,

This is my first pg and I am still getting upto speed on everything, so please bear with me :-)

I am six weeks pg and I was wondering is it normal to have tests for genetic disorders, and if it is at what stage does this happen? My husband was adopted so he doesnt know anything about his parents and whether they had any genetic issues. We thought it would be a good idea to do some tests if they are available.

We are booked into to go to the public hospital at 12 weeks for our scan and have just had a blood test done by the GP. I mentioned to my GP about genetic tests and he didnt seem to know much about it, or to concerned? Is it something I mention to the mid-wife at the hospital?

Any thoughts and help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Sam