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Congenital anomalies (birth defects) are structural or functional differences in a baby’s body or genetics that are there before birth.

Some congenital heart defects are mild and cause no significant disturbance to the way the heart functions.

Information on birth defects, including fact sheets on types of birth defects, risks and genetic screening.

During fetal development, the diaphragm or abdominal wall may fail to properly fuse, allowing the abdominal organs to protrude.

Common birth defects of the urinary system include hypospadias, obstructive defects of the renal pelvis and renal agenesis.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can affect a child's normal growth and development, including normal growth of the genitals.

Information and links to fact sheets about the heart, heart disease and heart attacks.

Heart attack is an emergency. If you have warning signs of heart attack, get help fast. Call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.

Heart failure is a condition where the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood to the rest of the body as well as it should.

An enlarged heart isn't a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem that is causing the heart to work harder than normal.