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.
Marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome is a birth defect that affects the body's connective tissue. Learn the signs and symptoms of Marfan syndrome and how it's treated.