Posted: April 1, 2022
By: zach
What Causes Congenital Heart Defects in Babies?
It’s unfortunate that so little is known about congenital heart disease (CHD) and pregnancy. It is the most common birth defect in American babies, affecting roughly 1% of all newborns. After decades of research and studies, scientists and doctors have narrowed down the causes of CHD to several factors, some being genetic and some being environmental.
In this article, we’ll examine the common causes of CHD in newborns, both genetic and environmental.