Safe Pregnancy

A-Z Guide

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Cleft Lip and Palate
Clefts are gaps in the developing lip and/or palate. They may be small notches or large open spaces. They occur because... »
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Congenital Heart Disease
There are many types of congenital heart disease. They can be very mild, or they can be quite serious. Some require... »
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Congenital Hip Dislocation
Anyone can be born with DDH, but it tends to run in families. It is especially common in firstborn children. Hip... »
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Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism occurs around the world, but is fairly uncommon. It is twice as common in girls as in boys.... »
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome occurs in one or two out of 1000 babies. Babies born to heavy drinkers have double... »
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a virus that attacks the liver, causing serious disease. It is one of many viruses that can... »
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Herpes Simplex
Herpes simplex viruses are common viruses that can cause infections in many parts of the body, including the mouth,... »
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Meconium Aspiration
The sterile meconium does not predispose to urinary tract infections, but meconium can cause significant problems if it... »
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Spina Bifida
Spina bifida refers to the failure of the spinal bones to close properly in the area of the sac. This also happens... »
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Streptococcus
There are hundreds of strains of streptococcus bacteria. Many important causes of infection by streptoccocci belong to... »