The CDC and state health officials have noted an increase in the number of babies born with gastrochisis, a birth defect causing babies to be born with a length of intestine protruding through an ...

Mike and Lisa Davila tried for four years to get pregnant, so when they learned about one of their twins having a rare birth defect, they braced themselves for the worst. “We had gotten used to bad ...

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

For all the women thinking of getting pregnant or expecting, it is extremely important to know and understand the risk of birth defects. While they cannot always be prevented, experts say there are a ...

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 ...

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 ...