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Bladder exstrophy
This rare birth defect occurs when the bladder develops outside the fetus during pregnancy. The condition can be repaired with surgery.
Vesicoureteral reflux
Learn about what happens if urine flows backward from the bladder. Usually found in children, this condition boosts the risk of urinary tract infections.
Conjoined twins
If an early embryo only partially separates and two babies develop, they remain physically connected — most often at the chest, abdomen or pelvis.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing irreversible brain damage and growth problems in the child.
Cavernous malformations
Understand the symptoms that may occur when blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord are tightly packed and contain slow-moving blood.
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents
Learn how much of this key mineral your child needs and what the health risks of not getting enough are.
Arteriovenous malformation
In this condition, a tangle of blood vessels affects the flow of blood and oxygen. Treatment can help.
Craniosynostosis
This condition results in premature fusing of one or more of the joints between the bone plates of an infant's skull before the brain is fully formed.
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome
This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
Induced lactation: Can I breastfeed my adopted baby?
With time and dedication, breastfeeding without pregnancy (induced lactation) might be possible.
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