Who is at risk for congenital clubfoot?

Who is at risk for congenital clubfoot?

Boys are up to twice as likely to develop clubfoot as girls are. Having a family history of clubfoot also puts the baby at higher risk.

Babies are also at higher risk if they have:

• Another birth defect, such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy.
• A genetic condition, such as Trisomy 18 (Edward syndrome).

A woman may be at higher risk for having a baby with clubfoot if she:

• Had oligohydramnios during pregnancy. This is a problem of not having enough amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds the baby.
• Had Zika infection during pregnancy, which can lead to birth defects and other problems.
• Smoked, drank alcohol or used illegal drugs during pregnancy.