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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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A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the genetic risk of disease. The person's family and personal medical history may be discussed, and counseling may lead to genetic testing.
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Birth Defects as related to Genetic Counseling
- Birth Defects & Genetics - March of Dimes
Welcome to the March of Dimes National Web site! Inside you will find information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, prematurity, genetic disorders, birth defects ...
- Birth defects Teratogen and Genetic Counseling definition by IBIS
Birth defects birth defect Teratogen and Genetic Counseling definition ... Birth Defects ... "Any anomaly, functional or structural, that presents in infancy or later in life and ...
- Dealing with Birth Defects: Genetic Disorders & Counseling
An overview explaniing what a genetic counselor is and how they can help you and your baby stay healthy.
- Genetic Counseling - March of Dimes
Welcome to the March of Dimes National Web site! Inside you will find information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, prematurity, genetic disorders, birth defects ...
- "Birth Defects and Genetic Counseling"
Corporate Author: Veterans Administration Central Office, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Agent Orange Projects Office, Washington, D. C.
- Genetically Related Birth Defects by Pregnancy Weekly
Genetic counseling allows parents to stop worrying about, prepare for, or even prevent genetic disorders their babies may be at risk for.
- Birth Defects Teratology Genetic Syndromes Information
Birth Defects Teratology Genetic Syndromes Information by IBIS ... Syndromes DEFINITIONS Birth Defects Syndromes Teratogen Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Birth Defects by Baby Weekly
Genetic counseling allows parents to stop worrying about, prepare for, or even prevent genetic disorders their babies may be at risk for. All kinds of prospective parents decide to ...
- Genetic Counseling
You may find genetic counseling helpful if: cancer runs in your family; you are pregnant and concerned about birth defects or genetic illness; you are pregnant and have questions about ...
- Genesis Funds :: The National Birth Defects Center
... in 1984, provides diagnosis and treatment to children born with birth defects, genetic ... Genetic counseling is offered to prospective parents who are concerned about the ...
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