Congenital microcephaly is a condition where a baby is born with a head size significantly smaller than expected for age and sex . It often reflects abnormal brain development during pregnancy or poor brain growth after birth. Causes • Genetic disorders (chromosomal abnormalities, inherited syndromes) • Infections in pregnancy (TORCH infections – Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes, also Zika virus) • Maternal factors (malnutrition, alcohol, drugs, uncontrolled diabetes) • Perinatal

1.6K views · 2K reactions | What is #microcephaly? As a pregnant woman, how would I know if my baby is affected? What support would I need if my child has microcephaly? What steps can I take to protect myself and my baby from #ZikaVirus? | World Health Organization (WHO) | Facebook

7K views · 55 reactions | Earlier this year, the CDC concluded that Zika virus infection in pregnant women is a cause of microcephaly in their babies. But what is microcephaly? Dr. Chris Walsh explains the condition and how it is diagnosed. | BioInteractive | Facebook