Health disparities and birth defects Health disparities have been observed among babies with birth defects from certain racial and ethnic groups.
Achondroplasia Achondroplasia is a birth defect that prevents a baby's cartilege from turning into bone as it should. Learn how achondroplasia is treated.
Continuing medical care after the NICU Caring for your newborn after the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) is ongoing. Learn about infant care after the NICU.