Common Birth Defects

About 14 categories of birth defects are quite common.

The three leading categories of birth defects are structural/metabolic, congenital infections, and genetic conditions.

Genetic Birth Defects, Common Birth Defects, Rare Birth Defects

Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

What is a hemangioma? A hemangioma is a type of birthmark. It is the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the skin. Hemangiomas may be present at birth (faint red mark) or may appear in the first months after birth.……Continue to Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

Raven SiJohn
October 30, 2025

Common Birth Defects

Congenital heart defects are common birth defects

Heart defects are among the most common birth defects. Each year, about 25,000 babies are born with heart defects.…Continue to Congenital heart defects are common birth defects

Raven SiJohn
October 4, 2025