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Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart differences or defects (CHD) are a group of different heart problems that are present at birth. Learn more about the types of CHD.
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What is a congenital disorder?
Congenital disorders are health conditions that are present from birth. They are also called birth differences, congenital anomalies or birth defects.
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What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a condition caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21. People with Down syndrome may have physical and intellectual disabilities.
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Tongue-tie
Babies born with tongue-tie can’t move their tounge freely. Having tongue-tie can make feeding more difficult for your baby, but help is available.
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Spina bifida
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the normal development of a baby's spine early in pregnancy. Read about causes, diagnosis and support.
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Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects many body organs, including lungs and digestive system. Learn about CF symptoms and treatments.
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Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Find out more about syphilis here.
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