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.
What is full-term? A full-term pregnancy lasts between 39 weeks and 40 weeks, 6 days. Babies born full term have the best chance of being healthy.
Medical reasons for inducing labor Inducing labor should only be for medical reasons. Learn about the risks of being induced.