A Brazilian mother, Rafela Santos, is seen here holding her son Luiz Felipe on January 26, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. Her son was born with microcephaly.

A Brazilian mother, Rafela Santos, is seen here holding her son Luiz Felipe on January 26, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. Her son was born with microcephaly.

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Some Birth Defects 20 Times More Likely for Moms with Zika, CDC Says

The proportion of Zika-related birth defects during 2016 was nearly 20 times higher than the number seen during the pre-Zika years, according to a new report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.