Although the cause of over 60% of birth defects are not known, awareness and education are the first steps to preventing birth defects and genetic disorders during your pregnancy.
Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects
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Approximately 150,000 children are born every year in the United States affected by one or more birth defects. Although the cause of over 60% of birth defects are not known, there are a few tips you can follow to prevent birth... more...no comments yet!
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Genetic CounselingGenetic counseling is the process of determining the risk you have of...Posted on: 04/24/2019 -
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: PGDPreimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a procedure used prior to implantation to...Posted on: 04/24/2017 -
AmniocentesisAmniocentesis is a diagnostic test that may be recommended by your health care...Posted on: 04/25/2017 -
Congenital CMV and Birth DefectsCytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a very common member of the herpes family...Posted on: 12/30/2017 -
Congenital Heart DefectsCongenital heart defects are among the most common form of birth defects....Posted on: 04/25/2012 -
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is when there is bleeding in or around the...Posted on: 08/25/2017 -
Molar PregnancyMolar Pregnancy: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment A molar pregnancy is an abnormality...Posted on: 04/26/2012 -
Cerebral PalsyCerebral palsy refers to a group of conditions that affect control of...Posted on: 04/25/2017 -
What Causes Autism During Pregnancy?Autism is a developmental disability that usually appears during the first three...Posted on: 04/25/2012 -
Down Syndrome: Trisomy 21Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results...Posted on: 01/25/2020 -
Cleft Lip and Cleft PalateCleft means 'split' or 'separation'. During early pregnancy, separate areas of the...Posted on: 04/25/2012 -
Phenylketonuria (PKU)Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disease caused by a genetic mutation. This...Posted on: 08/05/2017 -
Fifth Disease and PregnancyFifth disease is a contagious infection that is caused by the human...Posted on: 07/25/2014 -
Progeria: Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS)Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is commonly referred to as Progeria or HGPS. It...Posted on: 04/25/2012 -
Polyhydramnios: High Amniotic Fluid During PregnancyPolyhydramnios or commonly referred to as "Poly," is a relatively rare condition that...Posted on: 06/18/2017 -
First-Trimester ScreeningThe First-Trimester Screening is an early optional non-invasive evaluation that combines a...Posted on: 09/25/2020 -
Cordocentesis : Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS)Cordocentesis, also sometimes called Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling (PUBS), is a...Posted on: 08/26/2020 -
Chorionic Villus Sampling: CVSChorionic villus sampling often referred to as CVS, is a diagnostic test...Posted on: 04/25/2020 -
Triple Screen TestAlso Known as Triple Test, Multiple Marker Screening and AFP Plus The triple...Posted on: 04/26/2012 -
Alpha-Fetoprotein Test (AFP)The Alpha-Fetoprotein Test (AFT) test is a screening test that examines the...Posted on: 04/26/2020 -
Quad Screen TestThe quad screen test is a maternal blood screening test that looks...Posted on: 04/26/2012 -
Birth Defects Prevention CampaignApproximately 150,000 children are born every year in the United States affected by...Posted on: 04/20/2016