3 YEARS AS A GENETIC COUNSELOR | q&a check in

[@amanovershares]

I didn’t get a chance to answer all your questions!! Feel free to comment more down below and I’ll try to get to them :)

[@destinycrump7939]

Omg I’ve been following you for years now. I’m now starting my first year in GC school. I absolutely love all of your advice.

[@amanovershares]

Yay!! Congratulations 🥰

[@jonathankipps9061]

Question -- At what level of cousin-marriage is the risk of genetic disorders considered too great? Assuming neither party has any known disorders, both parties have an outcross parent from outside the common culture, etc.

[@amanovershares]

Too great is a relative term. Studies show that first cousins (3rd degree relatives) have double the general population risk of congenital issues (from 3% to 6%). This means the majority of couples have healthy babies. If you’re concerned about this risk, expanded carrier screening is a great tool.

[@selenatran1978]

Is it possible to balance a relationship and your studies during the master’s program? Also, I love your videos!

[@amanovershares]

I think this depends on a lot of factors and how you’re able to balance work & life - I was in a long distance relationship for both my undergraduate and masters degree and prioritized both :)

[@josiem2511]

Informative video and cute top! Where is it from 👀

[@amanovershares]

It’s actually a bodysuit from H&M!! Unfortunately it’s a few years old and now sold out