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Results 1 - 10 of 322 for birth defect
  1. Folic acid and birth defect prevention 
    ... during pregnancy can reduce the risk for certain birth defects. These include spina bifida, anencephaly , and some heart ... This is because many pregnancies are unplanned. Also, birth defects often occur in the early days before you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002092.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Quadruple screen test 
    ... whether the baby is at risk for certain birth defects. ... determine the chance of your baby having a birth defect, the test also factors in: Your age Your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007311.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Myelomeningocele 
    Myelomeningocele is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close fully before birth. The condition is a type of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001558.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Omphalocele 
    An omphalocele is a birth defect in which an infant's intestine or other abdominal organs are outside of the body because of a hole in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000994.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Gastroschisis 
    Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which an infant's intestines are outside of the body because of a hole in the abdominal wall. ... to an omphalocele . An omphalocele, however, is a birth defect in which the infant's intestine or other abdominal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000992.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Developmental disorders of the female genital tract 
    ... to look like they have a penis. These birth defects are rare. Problems with external genitals: Developmental problems ... the rectum, vagina, and urinary tract. If the birth defect will cause fatal complications, the first surgery is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001497.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cleft lip and palate repair 
    ... and cleft palate repair is surgery to fix birth defects of the upper lip and palate (roof of ... A cleft lip is a birth defect: A cleft lip may be just a small notch in the lip. It may also be a complete split in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002979.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Bladder exstrophy repair 
    Bladder exstrophy repair is surgery to repair a birth defect of the bladder. The bladder is inside out. ... in boys and is often linked to other birth defects. Surgery is necessary to: Allow the child to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002997.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Endocardial cushion defect 
    ... heart disease , which means it is present from birth.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007324.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Dextrocardia 
    ... toward the left. The condition is present at birth (congenital).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007326.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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