Anencephaly is a birth defect in which the brain and bones of ... Anencephaly is one of several conditions known as cephalic disorders. They’re all related to problems with the development ...

This is usually referred to as occipito-anterior, or the cephalic presentation ... they may have a higher risk of birth defects or trauma during delivery. In a breech birth, the baby’s head ...

The Missouri Birth Defects Registry is a passive data collection ... 1, 4 The study cohort included women with a fetus in either breech or cephalic presentation at the time of delivery.

Using oral contraceptives right before or during pregnancy is not associated with a higher risk of birth defects, a new study reports. The Pill is the most common method of birth control ...

The birth defects were more likely, but still very uncommon, in infants conceived through certain fertility treatments, a large study found. By Teddy Rosenbluth Major heart defects are more common ...

Some studies have raised concerns about a potential link between the widely used type 2 diabetes drug metformin and an increased risk of conceiving a baby with birth defects. But new research now ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The CDC recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month. While not all birth defects can be prevented, this month is set aside to raise awareness of and spreading ...

No Link Between COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy And Birth Defects, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women can get the COVID-19 ...