A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect. It happens in a baby during pregnancy. In this condition, there’s an opening in your baby’s diaphragm. This is the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the belly cavity. Read on to learn about symptoms and treatments, including surgery.
Detailed information on the most common digestive disorders in high-risk newborns
Detailed information on the most common disorders of the brain and nervous system in high-risk newborns
Heart problems are the most common kind of birth defects. While children with some heart defects can be monitored by a doctor and treated with medicine, others will need to have surgery.
A detailed look at diphtheria, including symptoms, treatment, and a vaccination schedule.
Genetic changes come in 2 main types: chromosome abnormalities and single-gene defects.
Polycythemia vera is a serious, but very rare blood disorder in children. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
A pneumothorax is an air leak in the lungs. This is a rare condition that most often occurs in the first 24 to 36 hours after birth.
Detailed information on physical abnormalities of high-risk newborns
Detailed information on child and adolescent mental health disorders