Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, meaning that a fetus’ developing spine and spinal cord don’t fully form and ...

One in 33 babies in the United States are born with birth defects. But a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising awareness of ways to lower that risk. The study points ...

For all the women thinking of getting pregnant or expecting, it is extremely important to know and understand the risk of birth defects. While they cannot always be prevented, experts say there are a ...

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...