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Find a Doctor - US  External Link

Click on the map to find a physician near you who specializes in treating birthmarks, hemangiomas, vascular malformations, and more.... Details >

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation  External Link

Folic Acid (CDC)

Also available in: Spanish 

Folic acid is a B vitamin. Our bodies use it to make new cells. Folic acid can also help prevent some major birth defects. Learn why everyone needs folic acid. ... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Guidance for Preventing Birth Defects

Also available in: Spanish 

Many birth defects happen very early during pregnancy, sometimes before a woman even knows she is pregnant. Find steps a woman can take to get ready for a healthy pregnancy. ... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Healthy Babies Strong Futures: How Native Men Can Help Pregnant Women Be Alcohol Free - (PDF)

Native men can have an important role in preventing FASD.They can encourage women not to drink alcohol during pregnancy.... Details >

SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence

How to Appeal an Insurance Denial or Request Out-of-Network Treatment - (PDF)  External Link

This is a guide for families denied treatment of a hemangioma, port wine stain, lymphatic malformation, venous malformation, or other vascular birthmark, tumor, or syndrome.... Details >

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation  External Link

Independent Living for People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - (PDF)

For persons with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), daily activities, such as working, managing money, and maintaining a home, present huge challenges. Learn about assistance and support to help... Details >

SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence

Low Birthweight  External Link

Low-birthweight babies are at increased risk for serious health problems. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of having a low-birthweight baby.... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  External Link

Pediatric Genetics

Learn why it's important to know your family health history, and how genetic counseling and newborn screening can help doctors find and treat a genetic condition early. ... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

PKU (Phenylketonuria)  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

PKU (phenylketonuria) is an inherited disorder that, if untreated, causes mental retardation. Fortunately, through routine newborn screening, almost all affected newborns are diagnosed and treated ear... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  External Link

Pregnancy Quiz

Test your knowledge of proper health care during pregnancy.... Details >

Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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