Prenatal Genomics for Sonographers: Enhancing Confidence, Communication, and Clinical Care

ABSTRACT

Genomic medicine is advancing rapidly, bringing significant changes to prenatal care and expanding the role of health professionals. As clinicians responsible for performing prenatal ultrasounds which may detect fetal anomalies and ultimately lead to genetic diagnoses, sonographers should have an understanding of genomic concepts to support a timely diagnosis, optimised patient outcomes, and multidisciplinary care. This article provides an introductory overview of genomics for sonographers, outlining key concepts essential to genomic literacy, testing approaches, and practical strategies to support sonographers in delivering genomically informed care.