Birth Defects Awareness Month is a time to learn more about conditions that can affect pregnancy, including congenital syphilis. Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person has an untreated syphilis infection, but it is preventable with timely testing and treatment. Getting tested early in pregnancy-and again later if recommended-can greatly reduce the risk of complications for both you and your baby. Routine prenatal care plays an important role in staying healthy throughout pregnancy. Learn more about syphilis and congenital syphilis: cdc.gov/std/syphilis #EveryJourneyMatters --- Photos are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply that the models featured are living with or at risk for syphilis.