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There are potential birth defects that are genetic , and tests may be available to detect the condition in the womb or to test the parents and predict a potential risk if conception occurs. The parents can then assess the risk factors and decide to plan or avoid a pregnancy.
There are potential birth defects that are genetic , and tests may be available to detect the condition in the womb or to test the parents and predict a potential risk if conception occurs. The parents can then assess the risk factors and decide to plan or avoid a pregnancy.
In the 1960's many birth defects were also caused by the usage of Thalidomide, a hypnotic drug administered to motheres to ease their pain during birth.The useage of this drug caused various defects, the majority of cases being deformities of the arms and legs.
== References ==
== References ==
* http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/birth_defects.html
* http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/birth_defects.html
McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
[[Category:Genetics]]
[[Category:Genetics]]