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Items in this list may be obtained from the sources cited. Contact information reflects the most current data about the source that has been provided to the MCH Digital Library.

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Briles B. [1993]. Peter's story. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Great Lakes Regional Genetics Group, 12 pp.

Annotation: This pamphlet includes the mother's story of the birth, sickness and death of her baby who had a rare genetic disorder, and a doctor's suggestions on how to handle, emotionally and socially, the birth of a baby with defects. It is intended to support and inform new mothers to whom this happens. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Chromosome abnormalities, Genetic disorders, Grief, Infant death, Neonatal morbidity

Babu A, Hirschhorn K. 1992. A guide to human chromosome defects. (3rd ed.). White Plains, NY: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, 18 pp. (Birth defects: Original article series; v. 28, no. 2)

Annotation: The purpose of this pamphlet is to describe the basic biologic concepts relevant to human chromosome defects and to explain the use of chromosome studies in genetic counseling and other forms of medical care. It is intended for the lay reader.

Contact: March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, Telephone: (914) 997-4488 Secondary Telephone: Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.com Available in libraries.

Keywords: Chromosome abnormalities, Chromosomes, Genetic disorders, Sex chromosomes

Grouchy J, Turleau C. 1984. Clinical atlas of human chromosomes. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons, 487 pp.

Annotation: This book provides a catalog of chromosomal anomalies as well as genetic mapping information. This book is designed for the clinical professional and is a standard source book of human genetics.

Contact: John Wiley and Sons, Corporate Headquarters, 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, Telephone: (201) 748-6000 Fax: (201) 748-6088 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA Available in libraries.

Keywords: Chromosome abnormalities, Chromosome mapping, Genetics
   

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