High-Risk Newborn

Birth Defects

There are many different types of birth defects that place a newborn at higher risk and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the High-Risk Newborn Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

Overview of Birth Defects

Chromosomal Abnormalities

Physical Abnormalities

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