Detailed information on testing for birth defects

Detailed information on teratogens and non-teratogenic agents

Detailed information on examples of teratogens

Detailed information on finding a support group for parents affected by a birth defect.

To look for single gene defects, healthcare providers look at the DNA to see if it has any errors in it. Errors are known as mutations.

Detailed information on structural abnormalities, including chromosome deletions and duplications.

Detailed information on medical genetics, including chromosome abnormalities, single gene defects, multifactorial inheritance, teratogens, and non-traditional inheritance

Detailed information on single gene defects and patterns of inheritance

Overview of autosomal recessive inheritance, including cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and Tay Sachs disease.

Are you ready to start thinking about a younger sibling for your baby? If so, here’s what you need to keep in mind before you prepare to keep growing your family.