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Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers

Birth Defects (Congenital Anomalies)

Donna D'Alessandro, M.D.
Lindsay Huth, B.A.
Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed
Creation Date: June 2002
Last Revision Date: June 2002


Common Questions, Quick Answers

What is a birth defect?

What causes birth defects?
Many causes are not known. Doctors do not know why some babies are born with health problems. Some defects are caused by environmental factors. Others are caused by genetic factors.

Environmental Factors

Genetic Factors

Who can get birth defects?

Can they be prevented?

What if my baby is born with a birth defect?

How are birth defects treated?

How can parents and families cope?

Quick Answers

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