Most babies are born healthy, but when a baby has a condition that is present from birth, it is called a congenital disorder….Some congenital disorders are:
- cleft lip and cleft palate.
- cerebral palsy.
- Fragile X syndrome.
- Down syndrome.
- spina bifida.
- cystic fibrosis.
- heart conditions.
Are all conditions present at birth genetic?
Do genes and chromosomes cause all health conditions and birth defects? No. They cause some, but not all.
What are the 5 most common birth defects?
The most common birth defects are:
