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Birth Defects: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A birth defect is a problem that happens while the baby is developing in the mother’s body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. This page presents frequently asked questi... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
About the Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndromes: Frequently Asked Questions 
The ectodermal dysplasia (ED) syndromes are a group of about 150 heritable disorders that affect the ectoderm, the outer layer of tissue in a developing baby. ED syndromes affect both males and female... Details >
Achondroplasia
Also available in: Spanish
Basic consumer health information about this, the most common of all growth defects. Discusses causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >
Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects
This page presents facts about alcohol- and other drug-related birth defects. Information cover use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy, incidence/prevalence of alcohol and other drug-related ... Details >
Apert Syndrome
This site provides a list of questions and answers about Apert Syndrome, including other resources of information.... Details >
Birth Defects
Also available in: Spanish
This consumer information document provides general information on the various types of birth defects and includes causes, detection and diagnosis, treatment and prevention.... Details >
Cerebral Palsy Information
A general overview of cerebral palsy that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and link... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Also available in: Spanish
This consumer information fact sheet discusses the birth defect oral-facial clefts and includes information about both forms of the disorder -- cleft lip/palate and isolated cleft palate.... Details >
Cleft Lip and Palate
This site provides a list of questions and answers about Cleft Lip and Palete, including other resources of information.... Details >
Common Problems of Babies with Trisomy 18 or 13
Babies with trisomy 18 or 13 generally have some feeding problems related to difficulty in coordination of breathing, sucking and swallowing. ... Details >
Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders