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Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart differences or defects (CHD) are a group of different heart abnormalities that are present at birth.
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What is a congenital disorder?
Health problems present from birth include any health condition that a baby is born with and are sometimes called birth defects, birth differences or congenital anomalies.
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Spina bifida
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the normal development of a baby's spine early in pregnancy. Read about causes, diagnosis and support.
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What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a condition caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21. People with Down syndrome may have physical and intellectual disabilities.
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Tongue-tie
Babies born with tongue-tie can’t move their tounge freely. Having tongue-tie can make feeding more difficult for your baby, but help is available.
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Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects your lungs and digestive system. Learn more about what causes CF and how it is treated.
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Rubella and pregnancy
If you catch rubella while pregnant, it can be dangerous for your baby. Learn about the rubella symptoms, how to protect yourself against infection.
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Umbilical cord prolapse
Umbilical cord prolapse is when your waters break and the umbilical cord enters your vagina. This medical emergency risks your baby’s oxygen supply.
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