Search results
Viewing 1-10 of 688 results
- Birth defects
Information on birth defects, including fact sheets on types of birth defects, risks and genetic screening.
- Urinary system birth defects
Common birth defects of the urinary system include hypospadias, obstructive defects of the renal pelvis and renal agenesis.
- Abdominal birth defects
During fetal development, the diaphragm or abdominal wall may fail to properly fuse, allowing the abdominal organs to protrude.
- Digestive tract birth defects
Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.
- Congenital anomalies (birth defects)
Congenital anomalies (birth defects) are structural or functional differences in a baby’s body or genetics that are there before birth.
- Central nervous system birth defects
Folic acid taken before conception, and during at least the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, can prevent around 7 out of 10 cases of neural tube defects.
- Drugs, medication and birth defects
It can be dangerous for a pregnant woman to stop taking prescription drugs if she has a medical condition or becomes ill.
- Developing a birth plan
A birth plan is a written summary of your preferences for when you are in labour and giving birth.
- Conception, pregnancy and birth
Pregnancy, contraception and reproductive information and services. From conception through to labour.
- Contraception after giving birth
After having a baby, you need to choose an effective method of contraception if you don't want to have another baby straight away.