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A birth defect is an abnormality of structure, function or metabolism (body chemistry) present at birth that results in physical or mental disability, or is fatal. Several thousand different birth defects have been identified. Birth defects are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. 
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Prenatal diagnosis is the diagnosis of disease or condition in a fetus or embryo before it is born. The aim is to detect birth defects such as neural tube problems, chromosomal abnormalities and other conditions to prepare the parents for the birth. Genetic counseling often accompanies prenatal diagnosis.
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Birth Defects as related to Prenatal Testing
- Birth Defects and Prenatal Testing: Choroid Plexus Cysts
Choroid plexus cysts (CPC's) are sometimes found on ultrasound scan at around 18 to 20 weeks gestation. Why an Ultrasound Now? Before proceeding further it is important to ...
- The LinkLibrary > PRENATAL TESTING/BIRTH DEFECTS
Prenatal Testing: Tests conducted on pregnant women that attempt to diagnose and prevent birth defects prior to delivery. Birth Defects: Diseases or medical conditions present at ...
- Prenatal testing : American Pregnancy Association
Prenatal Testing; Birth Defects & Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy Loss ... The information contained on this site is for educational purposes ...
- Birth Defects in Pregnancy
... screening and diagnostic tests related to birth defects during your preconceptional health check up or at your prenatal ... Here's a primer on prenatal testing from ultrasounds to ...
- Prenatal genetic testing, BD, NCBDDD, CDC
Birth Defects Home > Genetics > Prenatal genetic testing/assisted reproductive technology and birth defects: Prenatal genetic testing/assisted ...
- Prenatal Testing for Birth Defects - Helping You Decide
Regional Health Education Prenatal Testing for Birth Defects: Defects: Helping You Decide Decide Most pregnancies end with the birth of a healthy baby. However, every pregnant ...
- Prenatal Testing - Northern California Kaiser Permanente Genetics
Prenatal Testing for Birth Defects . A screening test, a diagnostic procedure, or no testing? Helping you decide. Most pregnancies end with the birth of a healthy baby.
- MedlinePlus: Genetics/Birth Defects Topics
Genetics/Birth Defects Topics ... Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency; Amniocentesis see Prenatal Testing; Anencephaly see Neural Tube ...
- MedlinePlus: Prenatal Testing
Prenatal Care; Diagnostic Tests; Female Reproductive System; Genetics/Birth Defects; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Go Local. Services and providers for Prenatal Testing in the U.S.
- No Testing for Birth Defects - Northern California Kaiser Permanente ...
During your pregnancy you will be offered a number of prenatal tests for birth defects. These tests include: Screening tests: First trimester screening (FTS) & Expanded AFP ...
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