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- 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.
- 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.
- digestive tract birth defects
too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.
- 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.
- 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.
- conception, pregnancy and birth
pregnancy, contraception and reproductive information and services. from conception through to labour.
- developing a birth plan
a birth plan is a written summary of your preferences for when you are in labour and giving birth.
- first days after birth
learn about newborn care, including skin-to-skin bonding, bathing safely, postnatal recovery and depression.