Birth Defects
What are birth defects?
Birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that cause physical or mental disability. Some may be fatal.
Researchers have identified thousands of different birth defects. Currently, birth defects are the leading cause of death for infants during the first year of life.
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Birth Defects - Experience
Question: What type of birth defect do you or your child have? Please describe your experience with birth defects.
Birth Defects - Treatments
Question: What was the treatment for the type of birth defect you or your child had?
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