Congenital syphilis Congenital syphilis is when a baby is born with syphilis, passed by the mother during pregnancy. Seek treatment if they're diagnosed after birth.
Congenital heart defects and critical CHDs Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defects. Learn about newborn screening for heart defects and how to prevent them.
Newborn screening tests for your baby 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.