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.
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.
Medical reasons for a c-section A c-section is when your baby is born via a surgical incision in the uterus. Learn about medical reasons for having a c-section.