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Birth defects
Birth defects is a term for structural or functional abnormalities that a baby is be born with. These defects can be the result of genetic mutations or external insults to the developing fetus, such as maternal alcohol consumption.
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How come there aren't many elderly adults with birth defects?
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How serious is it when a product says it can cause 'birth defects'?
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Are there any birth defects that are always associated with retardation?
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Is it possible to test a woman's eggs for birth defects befoe they are froze?
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My ankle fused 12 years ago because of a birth defect but it always hurts. Any options?
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If you have 2 healthy children, does that lower your chances of having a child with down syndrome or other birth defect?
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A 35-year old female asked:
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