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Most Common Birth Defects
The three most common birth defects are heart defects, cleft palates, and Down syndrome.
Does my Baby have a Cold?
Cold symptoms in children appear gradually. They include coughing, sneezing, a runny nose with thin and clear to thick and yellow mucous. A low grade fever is possible, but it disappears quickly.
Newborn Baby Screening
Within 48 hours after a baby's birth, the baby will be tested for a whole host of disorders, including testing the baby's hearing. Find out more in this video.
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Screening for Sickle Cell
All U.S. states screen for sickle cell anemia as a precaution. It causes red blood cells to mutate. This causes anemia, severe pain, damage to internal organs and even death. Don't get too worried though--watch this video for more information.
Newborn Baby Screening
Within 48 hours after a baby's birth, the baby will be tested for a whole host of disorders, including testing the baby's hearing. Find out more in this video.
Results of Birth Defect Testing
If tests are positive, then parents should meet with a genetic counselor to discuss their options. It's important to learn as much as possible about their baby's possible condition. Watch for more information.
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