Birth Defect Resources

The best way to inform yourself about Rhode Island Birth Defect Law and Birth Defect related topics. Our Birth Defect Resource Center includes the following sites for your personal use:

• FAQs About Birth Defect
• Facts about Birth Defect
• Birth Defect Related Terms
• The US Federal Code
• Rhode Island Statutes Laws
• Constitution of Rhode Island

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	Did You Know?
	A Birth Defect Can Cause Serious Problems A birth defect is a problem that happens while the baby is developing in the mother’s body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works, or both. It can be found before birth, at birth, or anytime after birth. Most defects are found within the first year of life. Some birth defects (such as cleft lip or clubfoot) are easy to see, but others (such as heart defects or hearing loss) are found using special tests (such as x-rays, CAT scans, or hearing tests). Birth defects can vary from mild to severe. Some birth defects can cause the baby to die. Babies with birth defects may need surgery or other medical treatments, but, if they receive the help they need, these babies often lead full lives.