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.
Cerebral palsy Spastic cerebral palsy, ataxic cerebral palsy, and dyskinetic cerebral palsy all affect the brain's muscle control. Learn how cerebral palsy is treated.