Pregnancy

Information for referrers

GHQ accepts referrals for individuals or couples with an increased likelihood of having a child with a genetic condition, based on a known or suspected genetic diagnosis in the parent, family or current pregnancy.  The service prioritises prenatal referrals based on the Clinical Prioritisation Criteria (CPC). GHQ is a statewide service, supporting patients and their obstetricians/maternal fetal medicine specialists across Queensland.

If your patient is pregnant and require more information regarding whether or not to refer for a genetic consultation, please contact our prenatal genetic counsellor or registrar on (07) 3646 1686, who can provide further information. Non-urgent queries can also be emailed to ghq-prenatal@health.qld.gov.au.

If you wish to refer a patient in pregnancy, please mark your referral as urgent, clearly indicate the patient is pregnant and the gestation at referral:

1. Refer the patient to GHQ. Download a referral form.
2. Consider a concurrent referral to your local specialist maternal-fetal-medicine (MFM) service (if not already involved).
3. Please refer (or recommend referral) of the partner. Include details of the pregnant patient so a joint appointment can be arranged if appropriate.
4. Discuss the referral with GHQ prenatal genetic counsellor or registrar on call (07 3646 1686).

Information for patients & couples

Pregnancy can be a stressful time for couples, especially if they are concerned about the health of their baby.  We understand this concern and will generally see pregnancy-related referrals quickly.  GHQ accepts referrals for individuals or couples who have an increased likelihood of having a child with a genetic condition, based on a known or suspected genetic diagnosis in the parent, family or current pregnancy.