Birth defects are abnormalities in a baby that are present at birth. They result from a genetic abnormality in a child that affects structure, function or body metabolism. These abnormalities can result in mental or physical disabilities. In some cases, birth defects can be successfully treated with surgery or other medical procedures.

After nine months of anticipation, an expecting woman finally reaches the last stage of pregnancy--the delivery. For most women, the onset of labor is spontaneous. But what happens if your baby needs a little extra help? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the how and why of induced labor.

It's a subject that pregnancy books tend to gloss over and prenatal instructors choose to ignore: exactly how your body will feel after a cesarean birth. It can be impossible to predict ahead of time whether or not you will be delivering your baby via cesarean section. Therefore it's important to arm yourself with the facts before you go into labor.

Your birth plan isn't necessarily a blueprint for the actual delivery.

Pregnancy books are big on euphemisms. You may not feel like bonding with your partner while you're in labor.

You may not fall head-over-heels in love with your new baby right away.