The consequences and nature of disorder is advised to patients and probability of developing and transmitting as well as options open for them in management or family planning is also suggested if they choose them. This whole process is learned and diagnosed by expert doctors who estimate the actual risk chances and they provide aspects for supports.

Genetic counselor is usually mastered in sciences or genetics and he/she is an expert in medical genetics. Different degrees and certificates are provided to such experts in different countries. In USA, a certificate is provided by American Board of Genetic Counseling. Most people who enter this field are related to biology, genetics, nursing or psychology.

Genetic counselors are usually the head of the team who are leading many other genetic and psychological experts. They provide support to the families who have members with genetic disorders or birth defect and they also provide the support to families who are at risk of some inherited problems. They identify the family problem, interpret it and found the root of problem and they come up with the solutions for the problem.

Genetic counseling is done in clinics where high risk or prenatal care is observed. Genetic counseling can also be occurred before conception or fertilization through adulthood in order to get save from any risks which are bound with genes of anyone of couple. Women may also be taken to genetic counseling when she is pregnant and going for different prenatal tests. Genetic counselor checks the test and if they are normal, they will work for the solutions of the problem bound to the genes of a woman.