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9 Birth Defects and Their Symptoms and Treatments
... in 100 infants born with a congenital (acquired after conception) or hereditary birth defect, how can you.... The first thing you should do if your child is diagnosed with a birth defect is get a second (or more...-baby visits, because many birth defect complications can be treated through early detection and intervention...
Common Birth Defects and Their Impact on Baby
...Each year in the United States, about 150,000 babies are born with birth defects ranging from mild... to life threatening. The three leading categories of birth defects are structural/metabolic, congenital... defects, they remain the leading cause of death in the first year of life. Birth defects are often...
Birthmark Questions
Wondering about your infant's skin blotches? Find out which ones to ignore and which to investigate.
Biochemical Birth Defects
... information about biochemical birth defects and the impact they may have on you and your baby. Sickle cell.... However, early intervention is essential. As with most of these birth defects, early-intervention programs... of these deficiencies can be devastating -- affecting a variety of bodily systems. A child born with a biochemical birth...
The Two Faces of Reece
Looking at 2-year-old Reece Carter today, you'd never guess that he was born with a severe cleft palate.
6 Hidden Home Hazards During Pregnancy
Before you got pregnant, you probably never thought twice about polishing your nails or changing kitty litter. While most products are generally not harmful, you should check with your doctor if you're unsure. Here, answers to some of the most common questions during pregnancy.
Which Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy?
You can continue using some medications that you used prior to your pregnancy. But others you have to watch out for. Here are healthy ways to soothe those aches and pains during pregnancy.
A New Face for Nicole
Our newborn's face was so disfigured, she could barely breathe. Doctors wanted to wait months to treat her, but we fought to get her the help she needed.
What Traits Will Your Kid Inherit?
Everyone wonders who baby will look like, but there's no way to know whether the traits we treasure in ourself, our partner, and our family will pop up in our offspring. You can, however, make an educated guess. Here, genetics experts show you how.
Your Pregnancy To-Do List
Between preparing for baby and staying as healthy as possible, you have a lot to think about for the next nine months. Follow our week-by-week to-do lists to make it easy.
21 Most Embarrassing Pregnancy Problems
You expected the glowy skin and gorgeous bump -- probably not the itchy boobs or extra gas. Here, we've got the lowdown on everything you've been dying to ask about your most blush-worthy pregnancy issues.
