congenital abnormality

Environmental pollution is a risk factor for congenital abnormalities, alongside genetics, maternal age, infection and nutrition, she says.

Also in that study, infant deaths caused by congenital abnormalities increased more than overall deaths.

The clinic treats children with congenital abnormalities or traumatic injuries of the hand and upper extremities, the hospital said.

Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Sean Watermeyer said if women with a BMI of more than 30 do get pregnant there is an increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and congenital abnormalities.

The three children — one of whom has a congenital abnormality — have been forced to drop out of their private school and now attend public school.