Tag: family history

World Down Syndrome Day 2022
What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition caused by extra genetic material. Typically, our cells contain 23 pairs of chr ...

Can a thyroid condition during pregnancy affect my baby?
The thyroid is a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. The thyroid makes hormones that help your body work. If it makes too little or too mu ...

Can you reduce the risk of having a baby with clubfoot?
Clubfoot is a birth defect of the foot. It’s when a baby’s foot turns inward so that the bottom of the foot faces sideways or even up. This happen ...

The most common birth defect
February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week. During this week we raise awareness about the most common type of birth defect, congenital ...