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PKU is an inherited disorder that prevents the normal breakdown of a protein found in some foods.

Every newborn baby in Australia is offered a test for the rare medical conditions of phenylketonuria, hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Common birth defects of the urinary system include hypospadias, obstructive defects of the renal pelvis and renal agenesis.

Genetic services can help people who are affected by, or who are at risk of, inherited conditions or birth defects, to make informed choices about their healthcare.

Genetic conditions are caused by an altered or faulty gene or set of genes.

Children inherit physical characteristics such as eye colour from their parents through their genes.

Your metabolism is influenced by your age, gender, muscle-to-fat ratio, the food you eat, physical activity and hormone function.

The cause of birth defects is often unknown, speak to your GP if you are at increased risk of having a baby with a congenital anomaly.

The first few days after giving birth are a time for resting, looking after yourself and learning about your baby.