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.
Low birthweight is when a baby is born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces. Learn about the causes, risks and health-related effects of low birthweight.