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 - Personal Experience
Question: What type of birth defect did you or your child have? Please share your experience.
Birth Defects - Treatments
Question: Depending on the disorder, what was the treatment for your or your child's birth defect?
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