Faculty / Content approved by
Dr. Lidiia Zhytnik, MSCA Post Doctoral Fellow IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, Spain
Speaker: Dr. Lidiia Zhytnik, MSCA Post Doctoral Fellow IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, Spain
Duration: 31 minutes
Summary: This video focuses on why genetic counseling and genetic testing are important when starting a family where someone has Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). It explains the difference between clinical and genetic types, how OI is passed on in families, and why prenatal (before birth) and postnatal (after birth) testing matters.
Key Take Aways:
1. Understanding genetic risks and proper care strategies are essential for making informed family planning decisions
2. Genetic counseling helps you understand the chances of passing on OI before having a baby
3. Clinical and genetic classifications of OI are different
4. New medical tools like PGT and NIPT help find out about genetic problems early and are safe for the mother and baby
5. Improving physical wellbeing, psychological and social support are key to improving quality of life for children with OI