Yes. A birth injury is the result of trauma sustained during the pregnancy or delivery process, whereas a birth defect is an abnormality in the structure, function, or body metabolism, which is present at birth. Birth defects can be caused by genetic, environmental, or other factors. Though birth defects may be the result of a birth injury, they are not the result of birth injuries in all cases.
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