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.
Spastic cerebral palsy, ataxic cerebral palsy, and dyskinetic cerebral palsy all affect the brain's muscle control. Learn how cerebral palsy is treated.
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.