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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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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 Testing as related to Birth Defects
- Prenatal testing : American Pregnancy Association
Prenatal Testing; Birth Defects & Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy Loss ... The information contained on this site is for educational purposes ...
- Prenatal diagnosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prenatal testing is testing for diseases or conditions in a fetus or embryo before it is born. The aim is to detect birth defects such as neural tube defects , Down syndrome , chromosome abnormalities, genetic diseases and other conditions. It can also be used to determine the sex of the unborn baby.
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- 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.
- Genetics Center - Prenatal Testing
Three to four out of every 100 babies is born with some form of birth defects, major or minor. Some of these birth defects can be prevented, but most cannot.
- 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 ...
- 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
Prenatal testing is used to detect birth defects and other conditions. Doctor Visits and Prenatal Visits: Every mother hopes for a healthy baby, but these dreams are frequently ...
- Prenatal DNA Paternity Testing With DNA Testing Centre
There are two ways to accomplish prenatal testing. There is a chance of birth defects caused by fluid extraction for these tests. It is highly recommended that you postpone ...
- 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 ...
- Prenatal genetic testing, BD, NCBDDD, CDC
Birth Defects Home > Genetics > Prenatal genetic testing/assisted reproductive technology and birth defects: Prenatal genetic testing/assisted ...
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