NBC New York

Texas baby with rare defect to undergo life-changing facial reconstruction surgery

A Texas family is just days away from the first of several life-changing medical procedures for their baby. 11-month-old Brody Shain was born with a severe bilateral cleft lip and palate, meaning his ...
People

Infant Born with Rare Condition That Separates Face in 2 Halves Due for Life-Changing Surgery to 'Button' Him Up

Brody Shain was born with a severe bilateral cleft lip and palate, plus a birth defect that caused his brain tissue to grow through his skull NBC DFW/YouTube Brody Shain, 11 months, was born with ...
Yahoo

How To Be a Supportive Partner if Your Child Has a Birth Defect

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...
CBS News

Mother speaks on what National Birth Defects Awareness Month means for her family

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- As January comes to a close, doctors say it's important to recognize National Birth Defects Awareness Month. The March of Dimes says birth defects are the leading cause of infant ...
WLTX19

Supports and obstacles for families of loved ones with birth defects

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, birth defects are the leading cause of infant deaths in South Carolina and people born with a birth defect often face ...