Birth defects can cause problems in overall health, how the body develops or how the body works. Babies with birth defects may need special medical care.
Learn the signs of labor to get ready for your baby's birth. Call your provider if you have strong and regular contractions, pain or your water breaks.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects breathing and digestion. You can get a CF carrier screening test to find out if your baby has CF, too.