Expert guides on all things genetics & fertility

Genetics · 3 min read

Your Guide to Genetic Testing for Embryos

Genetics · 8 min read

The ultimate guide to genetic testing before pregnancy: actionable advice for couples

What you need to know about genetic testing and whether you and your partner should get genetic testing before you get pregnant.

Genetics · 4 min read

A board-certified genetic counselor explains what genetic risk means — and what testing can tell you

Is there a genetic test for heart disease? Alzheimer’s? Diabetes? Discover what the latest science has to offer and how it could help your family.

Patient Guides · 7 min read

What causes Autism?

An overview of autism spectrum disorders and the role of genetic testing in children and embryos.

Patient Guides · 17 min read

A Reference for Disease Impact

This guide provides a reference for comparing the impact of different diseases included in Orchid’s genetic risk score (GRS) screening. It summarizes the typica…

Whitepapers · 8 min read

Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Breast Cancer Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for breast cancer, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the score …

Patient Guides · 5 min read

How Genetic Risk Score Updates Change Risk Estimates

We regularly improve our genetic risk scores and can reanalyze your report by request. This guide explains why the updated risk estimates may differ from your o…

Whitepapers · 5 min read

Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Multiple Sclerosis Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for multiple sclerosis, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the s…

Quick Guides · 5 min read

10 Most Common Birth Defects: What Prospective Parents Should Know

Birth defects (congenital disorders) are structural or genetic conditions present at birth that can affect almost any part of the body.

Quick Guides · 3 min read

Advanced Maternal Age and Birth Defects

With many couples today choosing to start families later in life, it’s crucial to understand how maternal age can impact the risk of birth defects.

Whitepapers · 7 min read

Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for Alzheimer's disease, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the …

Quick Guides · 5 min read

Are Developmental Delays Common? Genetic Insights for IVF Parents

Developmental delays refer to noticeable lags in a child’s growth or learning – for example, taking longer to start walking, talking, or learning skills compare…

Quick Guides · 4 min read

Are Developmental Delays the Parents’ Fault?

Developmental delays in children are usually not caused by parental failures. This short guide addresses common misconceptions, explains the real causes (geneti…

Quick Guides · 3 min read

Are Neurodevelopmental Disorders Congenital?

Understanding how congenital conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders overlap can help parents make informed decisions, especially with advanced embryo genet…

Quick Guides · 3 min read

Are Speech Delays Common?

A frequent question is, “Are speech delays common?” The reassuring answer is yes – speech delay in children is relatively common, and in most cases, it’s a mana…

Quick Guides · 5 min read

Are Speech Delays Genetic?

Speech and language development is a complex process influenced by both genes and environment. Below we provide a clear overview of what speech delays are, the …

Whitepapers · 7 min read

Whitepaper: Validating Orchid’s Atrial Fibrillation Genetic Risk Score

Orchid's reports include a genetic risk score (GRS) for atrial fibrillation, validated on UK Biobank data. We share our methods and findings, including how the …