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Genetic Counseling See All  Medical Genetics: Types of Genetic Changes in Genetic Counseling Genetic changes come in 2 main types: chromosome abnormalities and single-gene defects....more  Birth Defects in Children in Genetic Counseling A birth defect is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects can be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby. Or birth defects can be more severe. Read on to learn more. ...more  Medical Genetics: How Chromosome Abnormalities Happen in Genetic Counseling Chromosome problems usually happen as a result of an error when cells divide....more  Risks of Pregnancy Over Age 30 in Genetic Counseling Many women today are waiting until later in life to have children. In the U.S., birth rates for women in their 30s are at the highest levels in 4 decades. ...more  When to Seek Genetic Counseling in Genetic Counseling Genetic counseling gives you information about health concerns that run in your family....more