Birth defects and your baby 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.
Achondroplasia Achondroplasia is a birth defect that prevents a baby's cartilege from turning into bone as it should. Learn how achondroplasia is treated.
Continuing medical care after the NICU Caring for your newborn after the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) is ongoing. Learn about infant care after the NICU.
Home after the NICU Before your baby leaves the NICU, learn about his medical care at home, safe sleep, checkups and vaccinations.