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2. Congenital malformations (including congenital
dislocation of the hip).
3. Mental disorder.
4. Mother unusually young or elderly.
5. Family in a "social problem" group.
B. Those whose mothers suffered frcm any of the following
conditions during pregnancy:
6. Rubella (certainly) and other virus infections
(possibly) in early pregnancy.
7. Toxoplasmosis.
8. Hyperemesis.
9. Threatened abortion.
10. Severe illness necessitating chemotherapy or
major surgery occurring in the early months.
11. Exposure to radio-active substances.
12. Blood group incompatibilities.
13. Diabetes.
14. Thyrotoxicosis.
15. Toxaemia.
16. Uterine haemorrhage.
17. Hydramnios.
18. Multiple pregnancy.
C. Babies born prematurely or displaying the following
symptoms during the first week after birth:
19. Premature birth (i.e. 36 weeks and earlier).
20. Low birth weight in relation to gestational age.
21. Postmature birth (i.e. 42 weeks and later).
22. Abnormal presentation.
23. Prolonged, precipitate or instrumental labour.
24. Birth asphyxia.
25. Neonatal jaundice.
26. Presence of any congenital abnormality.