There are many support groups for congenital birth defects. Some of these groups are for general support, while others provide support for the specific birth defect. The best source for finding these groups would be to consult with the child's pediatrician for local resources.
Congenital means present at birth, and yes, Spina Bifida is present at birth. It is a birth defect. All birth defects are congenital.
Congenital defects in dogs are the abnormalities which are present at the time of birth. Congenital defects can occur in any system or in any part of the body.
Helen Keller's deafness and blindness were not congenital defects; she was normal at birth.
Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.
baby will have congenital cataracts.
About 7% of all congenital defects are caused by exposure to teratogens
You can read about congenital birth defects at kidshealth.org (http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/birth_defects.html). For discussions with women sharing your experience, consider joining an online forum at pregnancy.com or babycenter.com.
Congenital Heart Defect is a descriptive name. Congenital means present at birth. Defect means a structural problem or abnormality.Specific defects, combinations of defects, and surgical repairs are often named after the doctor who discovered them.
A variety of surgical procedures that are performed to repair the many types of heart defects that may be present at birth.
Congenital immunodeficiency is present at the time of birth, and is the result of genetic defects. These immunodeficiency disorders are also called primary immunodeficiencies.
A congenital defect is a physical or biochemical abnormality that is present from birth. It can be due to genetic factors, prenatal exposure to harmful substances, or environmental factors during pregnancy. These defects can affect different parts of the body and vary in severity.
* John Doe is a congenital liar (born liar). * Joe Bloggs has six fingers: it is a minor congenital deformity.