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  1. Birth defects

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

  2. Urinary system birth defects

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

  3. Abdominal birth defects

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

  4. Birth defects explained

    The cause of birth defects is often unknown, speak to your GP if you are at increased risk of having a baby with a congenital anomaly.

  5. Digestive tract birth defects

    Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

    The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women should avoid alcohol.

  9. Prader-Willi syndrome

    A feature of Prader-Willi syndrome is the child's excessive appetite, which often leads to obesity.

  10. Trisomy disorders

    Children affected by trisomy usually have a range of birth defects, including delayed development and intellectual disabilities.

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