Medical Genetics: How Chromosome Abnormalities Happen
Chromosome problems usually happen as a result of an error when cells divide.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA baby born to a mother who drinks alcohol during pregnancy can have many problems. This is called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Birth Defects in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA birth defect is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects can be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby. Or birth defects can be more severe. Read on to learn more.
Omphalocele
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesAn omphalocele is a birth defect. It happens when your baby is forming during pregnancy. In this condition, some of your baby’s abdominal organs poke out (protrude) through an opening in the abdominal muscles. This area is in the umbilical cord. A clear (translucent) membrane covers the organs.
Inguinal and Umbilical Hernias in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA hernia is when a part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the belly (abdominal) muscles. The hernia creates a soft lump or bulge under the skin.
Colic
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesColic is when a healthy baby cries for a very long time for no obvious reason. It is a common problem that affects some babies during the first 6 weeks of life.