Congenital Disabilities in Kids

Congenital defects are physical conditions that are present at birth. According to the CDC, congenital disabilities affect 1 in 33 babies born in the United States each year. Common congenital disabilities include limb defects, heart defects, and spinal defects. They may be diagnosed in the womb via ultrasound or identified shortly after birth. They can be caused by genetic defects or environmental factors such as infections and chronic health conditions during pregnancy (for example, diabetes or high blood pressure) read more here...