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Birth Defects: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/bd/faq1.htm  

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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Description

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 questions about birth defects, including information on most common birth defects and role of genetic factors in causing birth defects.

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Review Date

12/27/2007