Roughly three percent of American babies will display some sort of congenital abnormality — meaning a condition present from birth — whether from genetic causes, environmental factors or unknown causes. The risk of congenital abnormalities increases with mothers over 35, exposure to various chemical or pharmaceutical risk factors, use of IVF or related fertility treatments, family history of genetic disorders, and more. However many of these babies will be born to mothers with no overt risk factors. Some congenital disorders are caused by chromosomal anomalies, some by genetics, and others by chemicals or health conditions encountered during pregnancy.

Key Takeaways:

• Congenital abnormality or genetic disorders are health condition which a baby is born with and might be due to chromosomal, hereditary, or environmental causes.
• According to data from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention it is estimated that approximately 3 percent of babies have congenital abnormality when born.
• Some babies born with congenital abnormalities have moms with no problems at all but one risk factor is being pregnant when one is above 35 years.

“Here you will find information about some of the genetic disorders that worry pregnant moms, along with the causes, risk factors, and prenatal tests that screen for and diagnose genetic problems.”

Read more: https://www.verywellfamily.com/pregnancy-and-genetic-disorders-4172801