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

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

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

Information about syphilis - includes who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health issues and congenital syphilis in babies.

Many children have innocent heart murmurs that don?t require any treatment, but medical tests are often needed to check.

Deafness is caused by many different events including injury, disease and genetic defects.

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

People affected by muscular dystrophy have different degrees of independence, mobility and carer needs.

If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.

Around 95 per cent of babies born with developmental dysplasia of the hip can be successfully treated.