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Birth Defect

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ABC's...Pregnancy Tips (A-Z)

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Not all birth defects can be prevented, but a woman can take some actions that increase her chance of having a healthy baby.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Birth Defects  External Link

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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

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page

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The mission of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, birth defects, disability, and death resulting from i... Details >

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Why Folic Acid Is So Important

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The B vitamin folic acid helps prevent birth defects. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain and spine.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities