This may be a losing battle, but as an adult with a birth defect, I completely abhor the phrase “special needs” in all its ...

Maternal thyroid function or the status of common thyroid autoantibodies during early pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk for birth defects in children; however, positivity for thyroid ...

To enhance the chances of a healthy baby, expectant parents should take constructive steps right from the start. Dr. Prakash Vaidya recommends that couples schedule consultations with healthcare ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a reader with a birth defect who says the term "special needs" misrepresents people with disabilities.

The letter writer expresses strong dislike for the term “special needs” and seeks advice on changing the perception surrounding it.

This may be a losing battle, but as an adult with a birth defect, I completely abhor the phrase “special needs” in all its forms. People with disabilities have the SAME basic needs as everyone else.

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Stem cell therapy on babies in the womb ‘can reverse brain issues linked to major birth defect’ - Spina bifida happens when a baby’s spine does not develop fully in the womb ...

Scientists are moving toward a genetic test that could help thousands of mothers with epilepsy safely take life-saving medication without fear of it causing birth defects in their children. Subscribe ...

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