A member asked:

Helo dr. i had 2 abortions due to birth defect. what are all the precautions and test to be taken to avoid birth defect and for healthy pregnancy.

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

See Geneticist: You can see a geneticist to screen for any conditions that are likely to be inherited. Some are rare, but with 2 babies with birth defects you might have a dominant condition, which could recur on average 50% with each pregnancy.

Answered 12/14/2013

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