Health disparities and birth defects Health disparities have been observed among babies with birth defects from certain racial and ethnic groups.
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.
Your postpartum checkups A postpartum checkup is a medical checkup you get after having a baby. Go to your all of your postpartum checkups, even if you're feeling fine.