KidsHealth

1Genetic Counseling
Genetic counselors work with people who are either planning to have a baby or are pregnant to determine whether they carry the genes for certain inherited disorders. Find out more.

2Genetic Testing
Advances in genetic testing have improved doctors' ability to diagnose and treat certain illnesses.

3Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a progressive genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. Even though the disease has no cure, doctors can successfully treat just about all of its symptoms.

4Thalassemias
Thalassemias are not a single disorder but rather a group of genetic blood diseases that vary widely in severity.

5Consejo genético
Pruebas genéticas identifican la probabilidad de transmitir ciertas enfermedades o trastornos genéticos a su hijo. Si su historial médico sugiere que una prueba genética sería de beneficio, probablemente su médico lo refiera a un especialista en genética. O puede ser que usted quiera buscar este tipo de ayuda por sí misma.

6Banking Your Newborn's Cord Blood
Some parents choose to bank their newborn's cord blood. Is cord-blood banking right for you?

7What "Mental Retardation" Means
Mental retardation is an old-fashioned term for problems with learning and developing. Find out more in this article for kids.

8Birth Defects
Many parents assume that all birth defects are severe or even fatal, but many are treatable, often immediately after birth - and sometimes even before the baby is born.

9When Your Baby Has a Birth Defect
If your child has a birth defect, you don't have to go it alone - lots of people and resources are available to help you.

10Medical Problems
Looking for information about a chronic childhood condition or disease? Read about asthma, allergies, cancer, diabetes, heart murmurs, sleep disorders, and much more.