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Health NewsBirth Defects Cost U.S. Billions Health Highlights: Jan. 19, 2007 Doctors Should Test for Down Syndrome Search Results 1–10 of 71 Web Pages | Next > | Show All | See Categories and Related Topics Get Enough Folic Acid: Quick Guide to Healthy LivingFolic 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 ServicesBirth Defects: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)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 DisabilitiesFAQ - About Turner Syndrome This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about Turner syndrome, a chromosomal condition that exclusively affects girls and women. Questions cover what causes Turner syndrome, how Turner synd... Details >Turner Syndrome Society of the United StatesABC's...Pregnancy Tips (A-Z)Also available in: SpanishNot 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 DisabilitiesAbout the Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndromes: Frequently Asked Questions The ectodermal dysplasia (ED) syndromes are a group of about 150 heritable disorders that affect the ectoderm, the outer layer of tissue in a developing baby. ED syndromes affect both males and female... Details >National Foundation for Ectodermal DysplasiasAchondroplasia Also available in: Spanish Basic consumer health information about this, the most common of all growth defects. Discusses causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >March of Dimes Birth Defects FoundationAlcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects This page presents facts about alcohol- and other drug-related birth defects. Information cover use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy, incidence/prevalence of alcohol and other drug-related ... Details >National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.Apert Syndrome This site provides a list of questions and answers about Apert Syndrome, including other resources of information.... Details >FACES: The National Craniofacial AssociationBirth Defects Also available in: Spanish 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 FoundationBirth Defects (CDC)This page links to information on fetal alcohol syndrome, folic acid, smoking, medications, and genetics and the role they play in birth defects.... Details >National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
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