For families with children with inherited (genetic), life-threatening conditions, the words “try again” do not really do justice to the enormity of the decision before them. Deciding to have another child can feel like a tenuous negotiation between desires and options, one that may include complex feelings, religious beliefs and medical considerations.

So how do you find your way and come to the decision that is best for your family?

Join CPN and Mary-Frances Garber, a certified genetic counselor to learn about some of the reproductive options available and explore the emotional considerations when deciding if having another child is right for your family.