The rare birth defect that made Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy a ‘surprise’

Hailey Bieber’s doctor told her to not get pregnant because of the rare genetic condition that increased her risk of ...

Scientists Injected Stem Cells Into Fetuses to Treat a Birth Defect. Here’s What Happened

Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, meaning that a fetus’ developing spine and spinal cord don’t fully form and ...
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Mizzou researcher receives $3 million NIH grant for hypospadias research

Hypospadias affects the urethra, foreskin and curvature of the penis, and is usually altered in surgery as a baby.
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Four myths about pregnancy screenings — and the ‘fetoscopic’ surgeries that can be done before your baby is even born

For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a birth defect each year. While it might seem scary, the good news is that ...
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Among the Academies: Transforming Lives Before Birth

As one of the world’s first fetal surgeons, Diana Farmer has long been focused on the smallest of patients. She specializes in treating birth defects inside and outside of the womb, treating ...
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From birth defects to traumatic injury: Pediatric surgeon Dr. Robert Russell cares for the smallest patients

As a pediatric surgeon and director of the Trauma Program at Children’s of Alabama, Robert Russell, M.D., MPH, cares for the youngest, smallest, and most innocent patients of Alabama. A professor in ...