Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spine does not close completely, so there is an opening that leaves the spinal cord exposed. According to the Spina Bifida Association, it is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Atrial Septal Defect – Hole in the Heart
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a birth defect commonly referred to as a hole in the heart defect because it is s a hole in the wall that separates the upper chambers of the heart. It allows blood to flow between the chambers of the heart. Untreated … [Read more...]
Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a birth defect that affects boys. In hypospadias the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis, where it should be, but somewhere on the underside of the penis. Surgery is required to correct the defect and is … [Read more...]
More Babies Born with Prescription Drug Withdrawal Symptoms
According to a recent study, the incidence of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) increased threefold in the US between 2000 and 2009. NAS occurs in babies who have been exposed to prescription drugs during pregnancy. Illegal prescription drug use … [Read more...]
Start Up Company Calls Out FDA for Mislabeling Epilepsy Drug Warnings
Adverse Events, a California start-up company whose aim is to be a "service provider to deliver accurate, real-time information on adverse drug events reported to the FDA," states that epilepsy drugs taken by pregnant women may be more dangerous for … [Read more...]