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Get Enough Folic Acid: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish 

Folic acid can prevent birth defects of the baby’s brain or spine if a woman takes it before and during pregnancy.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Birth Defects Prevention Month Toolkit

Find information and ideas on how to raise awareness of birth defects and promote healthy pregnancies. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Facts About Birth Defects

A birth defect is a problem that happens while the baby is developing in the mother’s body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. This page presents frequently asked questi... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Folic Acid: Questions and Answers

Also available in: Spanish 

The purpose of these questions and answers is to educate women of childbearing age on the importance of consuming 400 micrograms of folic acid every day.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Frequently Asked Questions - Cleft Palate Foundation  External Link

If your baby is affected by cleft issues, these questions and answers may be helpful as you and baby begin your life together.... Details >

Cleft Palate Foundation  External Link

Amniocentesis: March of Dimes  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

Amniocentesis is the most common prenatal test used to rule out certain birth defects and genetic disorders. The decision to have amniocentesis requires careful planning and thoughtful discussion wit... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  External Link

Birth Defects  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This consumer information document provides general information on the various types of birth defects and includes causes, detection and diagnosis, treatment and prevention.... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  External Link

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

Cleft lip/palate and isolated cleft palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. Learn about other related health problems, treatments, and what to expect and do for babi... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  External Link

Clinics - National Down Syndrome Congress  External Link

This page provides a link to each state medical clinic that provides assistance for parents with children affected by Down Syndrome.... Details >

National Down Syndrome Congress  External Link

Facts About Down Syndrome  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

Find out some important facts, as well as the developmental aspects of Down Syndrome.... Details >

National Down Syndrome Congress  External Link

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