Preventing Birth Defects

June 15, 2011

While not all birth defects are preventable, there are certain things a woman planning to become  pregnant or a woman already pregnant can do to lower the risks of certain birth defects. One of the simplest and most beneficial proactive steps that a woman planning to become pregnant or already preg[...]

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Birth Defects – Some Basic Facts

June 14, 2011

About 1 in 33 babies born in the United States have a birth defect, which is a leading cause of death for infants (1 out of 5 infant deaths are caused by birth defects). Birth defects also increase the risk of illnesses and long term disability. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months o[...]

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