Hypospadias affects the urethra, foreskin and curvature of the penis, and is usually altered in surgery as a baby.

Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, meaning that a fetus’ developing spine and spinal cord don’t fully form and ...

TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — A Tampa couple is grieving the loss of their daughter who was born with a rare but fatal birth defect. Catherine Mornhineway and Andrew Ford said they got the devastating ...

The most recent CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals cases of gastroschisis, a serious birth defect of the abdominal wall, have more than doubled over the past 18 years in the U.S. Babies ...

In utero embolization of fetuses with vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) was feasible, according to early results from a single-center intervention study. The three survivors out of seven participants ...

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

IRMO, SC - COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - A birth defect is likely the cause of an Irmo High School baseball player's sudden death Saturday, his parents say. Michael Lassiter was taking a shower Thursday ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...

To enhance the chances of a healthy baby, expectant parents should take constructive steps right from the start. Dr. Prakash ...

TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) -- A Tampa couple is grieving the loss of their daughter who was born with a rare but fatal birth defect.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catherine Mornhineway said during a 14-week ultrasound, a doctor diagnosed her unborn baby with anencephaly, a fatal birth defect.