Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects in the United States. For newborns with the most severe ...

Birth defects affect 3% of pregnancies in the United States. Screening and diagnostic tests during pregnancy can identify many birth defects. Parents can take critical steps to help prevent certain ...

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Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...

A large cohort study found no increased risk for major congenital malformations (MCMs) among infants with prenatal exposure to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline, or bupropion within 90 ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, taken during the first trimester of pregnancy are not associated with an increased risk of major birth defects, according ...

A team of doctors at Tripura Medical College (TMC) and Dr BRAM Teaching Hospital successfully carried out a complex surgery on a two-day-old infant born with a rare and potentially fatal birth defect, ...

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is not usually associated with birth defects. However, some research indicates it may increase the risk of certain ...