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If I marry my second cousin. What will be the birth defects. We can overcome problems .if we take necessary precautions.
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There can be increased chance of autosomal recessive genetic disorders for the baby. There is no way to avoid this since it is random. It can detected by genetic testing.
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Chances are less.
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