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.
All babies in the U.S. receive newborn screening tests before leaving the hospital to test for possible health concerns. See which tests your baby may receive.
Preterm labor is labor that happens too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Learn the signs and symptoms of preterm labor and what you can do if you have.