Question $4($Mandatory$)(1\mathrm{.}55$ points$)$

Refer to the descriptions of the AST $($assisted reproductive technology$)$ options in the worksheet. Which of these would you recommend to Maia and Kevin if you were their genetic counselor?

In vitro fertilization $($IVF$)$ with pre$-$implantation testing and subsequent geneediting of the beta$-$globin gene in the embryo $($not approved in the U$.$S$.,$ only available abroad$)$

A different answer not listed here

Natural conception, prenatal testing of the fetus, and plan for bone marrow or cord blood stem cell transplant from healthy compatible donor, if necessary

Natural conception, prenatal testing of the fetus, and gene$-$editing of baby's bone marrow stem cells if necessary $($not approved in the U$.$S$.,$ only available abroad$)$

In vitro fertilization $($IVF$)$ with pre$-$implantation genetic testing to select healthy embryos