Diseases and Conditions
Microcephaly
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Prevention
Learning your child has microcephaly can raise questions about future pregnancies. Work with your doctor to determine the cause of the microcephaly. If the cause is genetic, you and may want to talk to a genetics counselor about the risk of microcephaly in future pregnancies.