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Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC

MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC, is a Genetic Counselor with Unity who brings a rare bit of perspective: nearly six years inside the company, including time spent in the lab before becoming a genetic counselor. That background gave her passion for the process, but it's her heart for patients that defines her counseling today — she listens closely, explains with care, and makes space for every question, big or small.

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Articles from Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC

Results & Next Steps

What happens after prenatal genetic screening?

What happens after prenatal genetic screening depends on your results, your medical history, and your own values and preferences.

Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC

Results & Next Steps

What a positive prenatal genetic screening result means

A positive, or high-risk, prenatal screen result means the test found a higher likelihood that a pregnancy may be affected with a certain genetic condition.

Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC

Prenatal Screening & NIPT

What is NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)?

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a specific type of testing performed early in pregnancy that is used to determine the likelihood of a pregnancy being affected with certain genetic conditions.

Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC

Genetic Counseling

When genetic counseling is recommended

Genetic counseling is often recommended when there is a higher likelihood that a genetic condition could affect you, your pregnancy, your baby, or when test results are complex or unexpected.

Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC

Genetic Counseling

What is genetic counseling in pregnancy?

Genetic counseling in pregnancy is a health service that helps you understand how genetics may affect you, your pregnancy, and your baby.

Jessica Kotval, MS, CGC