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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
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 >
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Basic consumer health information about this, the most common of all growth defects. Discusses causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >
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 >
This site provides a list of questions and answers about Apert Syndrome, including other resources of information.... Details >
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This consumer information document provides general information on the various types of birth defects and includes causes, detection and diagnosis, treatment and prevention.... Details >
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
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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 >
This site provides a list of questions and answers about Cleft Lip and Palete, including other resources of information.... Details >
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