Phone Numbers
Directory assistance
(203) 688-4242
Patient information
(203) 688-4177
Adult emergency
(203) 688-2222
Children's emergency
(203) 688-3333
Admitting
(203) 688-2221
Children's admitting
(203) 688-3331
Mailing address:
Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York Street
New Haven, CT
06510-3202
Genetic consultation
Genetic consultation is available at Yale-New Haven for people who are concerned about whether their baby may have a genetic abnormality. Birth defects are rare, but odds increase if you or your partner has a genetic disease, or if there has been exposure to radiation, chemicals or infections that pose risk to the fetus.
Tests can be performed to see whether parents carry hidden genes for diseases. Tests are now available for many types of genetic diseases, including Huntington disease, cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia, Tay Sachs disease and others. Genetic testing looks for only a few abnormalities and does not guarantee a healthy baby. Additional prenatal testing may be recommended as the pregnancy progresses.
Genetic test results can be used by couples to guide their choices. For information about prenatal diagnosis, call (203) 785-2661.
Last revised: Oct. 16, 2007 (dh)
