Birth Defects | CDC
Birth defects are structural changes that are present at birth. Anencephaly is a birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull. Anophthalmia and microphthalmia are birth defects of a baby's eye (s). Anotia and microtia are birth defects of a baby's ear.

About Birth Defects | Birth Defects | CDC
Birth defects can vary from mild to severe. Health outcomes and life expectancy depend on which body part is involved and how it is affected. Birth defects can occur during any stage of pregnancy. Most birth defects occur in the first 3 months of pregnancy, when the organs of the baby are forming.

Birth defect - Wikipedia
Birth defect is a widely used term for a congenital malformation, i.e. a congenital, physical anomaly that is recognizable at birth, and which is significant enough to be considered a problem.

Birth Defects: Types & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
Birth defects are differences in the way your child’s body develops. There are several types of birth defects, with causes that range from genetic changes to environmental factors. Examples include congenital heart conditions, a cleft lip and Down syndrome.

Birth Defects: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Find information on birth defects, including what causes them, how they're diagnosed, and how they can be prevented.

Birth Defects Explained: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Support for Families
If your child has recently been diagnosed or you’re searching for reliable information and emotional support, you’re not alone. This guide will help you understand what birth defects are, what causes them, how they’re diagnosed, and what support systems are available.

Congenital disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)
They can be defined as structural or functional anomalies (for example, metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally, at birth, or sometimes may only be detected later in infancy, such as hearing defects.

List of Birth Defects - Birth Defect Research for Children
Results from our 2024 Registry report provides data on the most frequently reported birth defects. This lists the structural and functional birth defects reported to the registry by frequency.

Birth defects: Types, causes, and prevention - Medical News Today
Birth defects, now known as congenital anomalies, are conditions that a person has from birth. Examples include cleft lip, Down syndrome, and spina bifida.

Birth Defects - MedlinePlus
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Learn about the different types of birth defects, their treatments, and how some kinds can be prevented.