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Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome (constriction ring syndrome) happens when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac get tangled around a developing fetus.

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Aortic Valve Stenosis

Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that can stop blood from flowing properly out of the heart.

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Bladder Exstrophy

Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect involving the urinary, reproductive, and intestinal tracts, as well as the musculoskeletal system.

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Cervical Teratoma

A cervical teratoma is a very rare congenital tumor in the neck.

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Chorioangioma

A chorioangioma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor of the placenta.

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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Cleft lip is a visible separation in the skin of the top lip. Cleft palate is incomplete development of the soft and/or hard palate.

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Cloacal Anomalies

A cloacal anomaly is an anorectal malformation that occurs while a female fetus is developing in its mother's womb.

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Clubfoot

Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity in which the foot turns down and inward.

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

A congenital diaphragmatic hernia is when there’s a hole in the diaphragm — a thin layer of muscle and tissue that separates the chest and abdominal cavity.

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Congenital High Airway Obstruction (CHAOS)

Congenital high airway obstruction (CHAOS) is a complete or nearly complete obstruction of the fetal airway.

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Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by developmental delays and learning disability.

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Epispadias

Epispadias occurs when the urethra (the tube through which a child urinates) fails to close normally.

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Esophageal Atresia

Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare birth defect in which a baby is born without part of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach).

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Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT Procedure)

The EXIT procedure is used when a baby faces medical challenges that doctors believe will pose issues immediately post-birth. Learn more from Boston Children's.

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Fetal Anemia

Fetal anemia is when a fetus doesn’t have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin.

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Fetal Cardiac Intervention

A fetal cardiac intervention (FCI) is a needle- and catheter-based procedure guided by an ultrasound image that can help improve some life-threatening heart problems in a fetus.

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Fetal Echocardiography

Fetal echocardiography is an ultrasound test performed on a pregnant woman to evaluate the heart of her unborn baby.

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Fetal Genetic Testing

Fetal genetic testing offers valuable insights into potential health conditions, allowing for early intervention and care.

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Fetal Infections

Fetal infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other germs.

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Fetal Lung Lesions

A fetal lung lesion is a mass or lump in the chest of a fetus.

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Fetal Pleural Effusion

Fetal pleural effusion is the buildup of fluid in a fetus' chest, which can press on the lungs, heart, and main blood vessels.

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Fetal Surgery

Fetal surgery is the surgical treatment of a fetus with certain life-threatening congenital abnormalities.

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Gastroschisis

Gastroschisis is an opening in the abdominal wall that appears during fetal development.

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Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis isn’t a specific diagnosis. Instead, it’s a finding that shows that urine is overfilling the kidney.

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Hydrops Fetalis

Hydrops fetalis — or hydrops — is when large amounts of fluid build up in a baby’s tissues and organs, causing extensive swelling.

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Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction

Lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) is when the fetus can’t normally and routinely empty its bladder.

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Lymphatic Malformation

A lymphatic malformation is a sponge-like collection of abnormal growths that contain clear fluid.

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Mirror Syndrome

Mirror syndrome, also known as Ballantyne syndrome, is an extremely rare and serious condition in which both a pregnant person and fetus experience severe fluid buildup.

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Neural Tube Defects

Neural tube defects happen when the tube fails to close completely before birth.

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Noonan Syndrome

Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition that can affect many different areas of the body and development.

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Omphalocele

An omphalocele is a congenital abnormality in which some of the abdominal organs of an infant protrude through an opening in the muscles near the umbilical cord.

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Prenatal Ultrasound

A prenatal ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that gives doctors an accurate picture of a fetus.

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Robin Sequence

Robin sequence (aka Pierre Robin sequence) is a combination of facial differences that are present at birth.

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Sacrococcygeal Teratoma

A sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare tumor that develops at the base of the spine.

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Selective Fetal Growth Restriction

Learn more about selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) from Boston Children’s Hospital.

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Spina Bifida

Spina bifida occurs when the brain, spinal cord, or the membranes that cover them (meninges) do not completely develop.

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Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a serious congenital heart defect where the heart’s anatomy prevents enough oxygen-poor (blue) blood from flowing to the lungs to receive oxygen.

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Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence

Twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS) is when one twin (the donor twin) pumps too much blood to the other (the recipient twin).

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Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP)

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) occurs in identical twin pregnancies when one twin has an absent or non-functioning heart and receives all of its blood from the normally functioning and...

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Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)

Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a problem where one fetus — the donor twin — pumps blood to the other fetus — the recipient twin.

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Ureterocele

Ureteroceles are birth defects that occur in approximately 1 out of every 2,000 babies.

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Vasa Previa

Vasa previa is an uncommon pregnancy complication where unprotected blood vessels from the placenta pass over or near the cervix.

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Vein of Galen

A vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) is a type of rare blood vessel abnormality inside the brain.

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