Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention
This organization works to reduce the prevalence of birth defects and their economic, social, and psychological impact in Arkansas and the United States.
California Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Organization, CalFAS.org
Working together to eliminate the disability FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by offering information, support and advocates. FASD includes FAS, ARND, ARBD and Static Encephalopathy caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
Research Explores Environmental Causes of Birth Defects
Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin explains how in most cases, the precise cause of birth defects is unknown. Describes research being conducted at the College.
Anencephaly Awareness
Possible causes and information for future prevention of this disorder.
How Folate Can Help Prevent Birth Defects
Information from the FDA on the importance of folic acid supplementation before pregnancy.
Birth Defects and Adverse Birth Outcomes
Information about the risks of using alcohol, tobacco, and drugs during pregnancy.
Kentucky Folic Acid Partnership
Kentucky's campaign to increase awareness of the B vitamin folic acid for birth defects prevention and to address other perinatal health issues, such as premature births.
Kiss It Make It Better: Vitamin A and Birth Defects
Includes information on possible risks pre-formed vitamin A for a pregnant woman.
March of Dimes
Resources for reducing infant morality and birth defects. Offers a health library, research, programs and a donation form.
National Birth Defects Prevention Network
Information about the organization, news, publications and upcoming meetings. Links to state monitoring programs, national as well as international. Instructions for joining the email list.
Newborn Screening.Com
Regularly updated information and news pertaining to testing and screening. Explanation as to what it is, condition profiles, lab profiles and a discussion forum.
The Pregnancy Risk Network
Offers free telephone information about possible effects that medications, alcohol, illness, on children.
Effects of Tobacco Use On the Unborn Baby
Summary of a study performed by the Indiana State Department of Health.
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