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birth defect

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Zika’s set to return to mainland U.S., but budget cuts threaten response

Health experts warn that less federal funding will make it hard to battle the birth defect-causing virus.

  • By: Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
  • June 12, 2017
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Pregnancy & Childbirth Pregnant women, or those seeking to become pregnant, should avoid areas where the Zika virus has been detected. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Travel warning: Zika virus may derail plans for moms-to-be

Doctors warn pregnant women not to travel to the tropics because of a birth defect risk.

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • January 22, 2016
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Children's Health
Patient Story

A step in the right direction: Treating clubfoot sans surgery

'When I learned about people with clubfoot who are professional athletes, I knew I didn't need to worry about my baby.'

  • Bev Snyder
  • By: Bev Snyder
  • June 3, 2015
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