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  1. ... levels will be higher or lower than normal. Abnormal AFP levels may be a sign that your baby has an increased risk of a health problem, such as: A neural tube defect , a serious condition that happens when a baby's brain, spine and/or spinal cord do not form properly. Down syndrome , a genetic disorder that changes the way a baby's body and brain develop. It can cause both mental ...