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Birth Defects
A birth defect is an abnormality in the way a newborn's body looks or functions. Birth defects can lead to cog... Show
A birth defect is an abnormality in the way a newborn's body looks or functions. Birth defects can lead to cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities. While some birth defects are the result of genetic problems or a maternal infection, the cause is often unknown. Whatever their cause, birth defects can be confusing, frightening, and devastating. There are measures that you can take both before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects. Watch these videos to learn more. Hide
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Birth Defects from Maternal Infection
8,602 viewsDid you know that some birth defects are passed on to babies by means of infection? Watch this video and learn in detail about birth defects from maternal infection.
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
Chromosomal Birth Defects
6,465 viewsThere's a range of possible birth defects and some, such as Down syndrome, are due to chromosomal abnormalities in a baby. Watch this video to learn about chromosomal birth def...
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
Down Syndrome
6,315 viewsEvery year, one in around seven hundred babies born in the United States has Down syndrome. Watch our video for a more extensive look at this condition.
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
Genetic Birth Defects
5,838 viewsEvery year more than 7 million children around the world are born with genetic birth defects. Learn more about the role genes play in birth defects by watching this video.
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
How to Prevent Birth Defects
6,115 viewsIt's impossible to protect your baby from everything, but there are some ways you can minimize risks. Learning how to prevent birth defects is a good first step towards a healt...
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
Prenatal Testing for Birth Defects
7,085 viewsYou can test for some birth defects before giving birth. Learn more about prenatal testing for birth defects in this video.
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
Screening for Birth Defects
4,664 viewsSome birth defects show no obvious signs, which is why newborn screenings are important. Screening for birth defects is often standard practice, but it helps to know what exper...
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
Understanding Birth Defects
7,737 viewsAccording to research, one in thirty three babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. Learn more about them in our video.
Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.
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