Midwifery / Prenatal

Genomics is fundamental to prenatal care, allowing prediction and preparation for situations in pregnancy to better protect and care for the parent and child. Midwives, nurses and primary care clinicians have an opportunity to embrace and embed genomics into practice; as leading care-givers for a large proportion of pregnant women or women hoping to become pregnant, being competent in genomics will enable them to meet the needs of patients within the context of current work streams and also in view of advancing technologies.

QGenome provides genomic guidance and information to increase the confidence of clinicians to act on potential referrals to genetics.

 
 
 
 

Pathways

Overview of the pathways offered in this specialty area

Example pathways

  • Cystic Fibrosis

  • Common Chromosomal conditions

  • Huntington Disease

  • Fetal abnormality

Getting Started

To start using the QGenome application, please see our handy guide.

About

QGenome is an application developed by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust's Regional Genetics service, a partner in the South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance, and UBQO to provide streamlined genomic referral, risk assessment and testing guidance for clinicians.

 
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