Facing the harsh reality of a child with birth defects can be
tough. No expectant parent imagines such a thing happening to
her child. However, understanding why these things happen,
learning methods of prevention and learning how to deal with
what may come, is better than sticking ones head in the sand.
What are Birth Defects? Birth defects are defined as an
abnormality in the structure, function or metabolism of a
newborn, which may lead to physical or mental disabilities, or
eventually prove fatal. There are thousands of known birth
defects. They are caused by genetic or environmental factors and
while some can be diagnosed during pregnancy, others cannot.
Many birth defects can be treated, and new research has helped
to find cures, some of which can be performed in the womb.
Nevertheless, the loss of a baby during the first year of life
is mostly attributed to these problems. Birth Defect Types Some
kinds of defects seen in children are: Structural and Metabolic
Defects When some internal or external part