Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, meaning that a fetus’ developing spine and spinal cord don’t fully form and ...

Hypospadias affects the urethra, foreskin and curvature of the penis, and is usually altered in surgery as a baby.

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

Stem cell therapy performed on babies in the womb could reverse brain abnormalities linked to a severe birth defect, experts ...

AURORA, Colo. -- For a two-and-a-half-month-old baby, Huntleigh has gone through a lot. She was born with her organs outside her body due to a rare birth defect called Omphalocele. "Omphalocele is a ...

Scientists are moving toward a genetic test that could help thousands of mothers with epilepsy safely take life-saving ...

According to WHO, 6 per cent of babies are born with birth defects worldwide. Birth defects are structural or functional defects that occur when babies are developing in the mother's womb. Some of ...

For all the women thinking of getting pregnant or expecting, it is extremely important to know and understand the risk of birth defects. While they cannot always be prevented, experts say there are a ...

Maternal thyroid function or the most prevalent subtypes of thyroid autoantibodies during early pregnancy are not associated with an increased risk for birth defects in children, a Danish study shows.

To enhance the chances of a healthy baby, expectant parents should take constructive steps right from the start. Dr. Prakash ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - January is the month to raise awareness about birth defects, how to prevent them, and how to support those affected. A birth defect is a health condition a baby develops before birth ...