Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.

Other Congenital Anomalies FAQs

Basic information for topics, such as “What is it?” is available in the About Congenital Anomalies section. Answers to other frequently asked questions (FAQs) specific to congenital anomalies are in this section.

Where can I get information about specific types of congenital anomalies and conditions?

NICHD offers information on many congenital anomalies and disorders, including (but not limited to):

In addition, other agencies and organizations provide information about congenital anomalies in general and/or about specific types of congenital anomalies. Please visit the Resources section of this topic for more information about these agencies and organizations.