In what ways can birth defects impact the life of the child and the family?

Caring for a child with a birth defect can negatively impact the physical and mental health of parents and caregivers. Many parents experience significant depression, fear and anxiety, which may have a devastating effect on the whole family if left untreated.

Can people with birth defects have kids?

Having one or more of these risks doesn’t mean you’ll have a pregnancy affected by a birth defect. Also, women can have a baby born with a birth defect even when they don’t have any of these risks. It is important to talk to your doctor about what you can do to lower your risk.

What country has the most deformed babies?

According to the report, Sudan has the most birth defects, with 82 per 1,000 live births, compared with 39.7 in France, which had the lowest number among the 193 countries surveyed.

What can cause a deformed baby?

What causes birth defects?

• Genetic problems. One or more genes might have a change or mutation that results in them not working properly, such as in Fragile X syndrome.
• Chromosomal problems.
• Infections.
• Exposure to medications, chemicals, or other agents during pregnancy.

Can a brother and sister have a healthy baby together?

A brother and sister can have a perfectly healthy child together. Children born of incestuous couplings do have an increased risk of presenting genetic defects and/or deformities. But the increased risk is negligible with first generation inbreeding. It only becomes a significant risk with multi-generational incest.

What are the 5 most common birth defects?

CDC Lists Top 6 Types of Birth Defects

• Genetic defects (Down syndrome and other conditions): 6,916 babies per year.
• Mouth/facial defects (cleft lip and/or cleft palate): 6,776 babies per year.
• Heart defects: 6,527 babies per year.
• Musculoskeletal defects (including arm/leg defects): 5,799 babies per year.

Is Down syndrome becoming more common?

In recent years, Down syndrome has become more common, and children with Down syndrome are living longer.

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