Specific Birth Defects
Major birth defects are structural changes in one or more parts of the body. They are present at birth. They can have a serious, adverse effect on the health, development, or functional ability of the baby.
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Information about Specific Birth Defects
- Anencephaly
- Anophthalmia / Microphthalmia
- Anotia/Microtia
- Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Craniosynostosis
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Down Syndrome
- Encephalocele
- Esophageal Atresia
- Gastroschisis
- Hypospadias
- Microcephaly
- Omphalocele
- Spina Bifida
- Upper and Lower Limb Reduction Defects
- Page last reviewed: May 12, 2017
- Page last updated: May 12, 2017
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