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Maternal and Child Health Journal
Published in: Maternal and Child Health Journal 1/2006

Open Access 01-09-2006 | Original Paper

Genetic Risks to the Mother and the Infant: Assessment, Counseling, and Management

Authors: Stuart K. Shapira, Siobhan Dolan

Published in: Maternal and Child Health Journal | Special Issue 1/2006

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In order to optimize the chance for a healthy pregnancy and baby, a woman’s risk factors related to a variety of health issues (diet, medications, and exposures) are generally examined, allowing for required modifications during preconception care [1]. This activity can help prevent some birth defects and some adverse birth outcomes, such as prematurity. In contrast, genetic factors result in conditions often perceived to be rare, and thus most women without a family history of birth defects or genetic conditions do not consider themselves at risk. Regardless, a full range of genetic issues should always be considered preconceptionally to improve the chance for a healthy birth outcome. …
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Metadata
Title
Genetic Risks to the Mother and the Infant: Assessment, Counseling, and Management
Authors
Stuart K. Shapira
Siobhan Dolan
Publication date
01-09-2006
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Maternal and Child Health Journal / Issue Special Issue 1/2006
Print ISSN: 1092-7875
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6628
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-006-0099-6

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