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Birth Defect Prevention

WEBMost of us know that eating properly, getting enough of the right vitamins like folic acid and avoiding tobacco and alcohol is a great start for having a healthy baby. But so much …

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Genetics and Birth Defects

WEBGenetics – Birth Defect Prevention for Expecting Parents. Genes are the blueprint for building a baby. We all have about 20,000 pairs of genes. Some are favorable genes …

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Birth Defect Causes and Care [Fact Sheets for Parents]

WEBBirth Defect Research for Children has created fact sheets covering the major categories of birth defects as well as “how to” guides for parents whose children have birth defects. …

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Mercury Effects on the Reproductive System

WEBExposure to high levels of metallic, inorganic, or organic mercury can permanently damage the brain, kidneys, and developing fetus. Short-term exposure to …

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Nutrition During Pregnancy

WEBA balanced diet that includes a daily prenatal vitamin and enough folic acid can minimize many potential problems in pregnancy including some birth defects. Avoiding likely …

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Participate in the National Birth Defects Registry

WEBIf you have any questions about participating in the registry and parent-matching project, please call Birth Defect Research for Children at (407) 895-0802, or email our staff. …

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Premature Births

WEBPremature birth occurs when a pregnancy lasts fewer than 37 weeks from conception. Full-term infants are born 38-42 weeks after they are conceived, with the …

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Environmental Birth Defects

WEBEnvironmental Birth Defects. Toxins that may affect your unborn baby. Provides details on the uses, health effects and risk of exposure. Periodic reports on data analysis from the …

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Community Resource Center

WEBDo you believe there are too many birth defects or developmental disabilities in your community? We can help you investigate. Please fill the form below to get started. …

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How to Find Financial Assistance for Birth Defects

WEBFact Sheet Continues Below. Where to start: You are likely to find the most financial assistance from the government .To find the government programs you may …

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Learning Disabilities Project -Vietnam Veterans Research

WEBThe National Vietnam Veterans’ Birth Defects/Learning Disabilities Project is a cooperative effort between the Association of Birth Defect Children (ABDC) and the New Jersey …

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Phthalates and Bisphenol A

WEBPhthalates and Bisphenol A. • Phthalates and BPA are man‐made chemicals called endocrine disruptors. • Phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) are used for a variety of …

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Risks in your Environment

WEBOur community environment may also contribute to your unborn baby’s health. Pollution is part of the industrial world. Toxic environmental exposures like mercury, TCE, lead, …

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Agent Orange and Birth Defects

WEBThere is now an impressive body of scientific evidence showing increases in birth defects and developmental problems in the children of Vietnam veterans and others exposed to …

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Harmful Maternal Illnesses

WEBMaternal illnesses increase the chance that your baby will be born with a birth defect or have a chronic health problem. Diabetes, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis and Strep B …

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Lead Poisoning – Birth Defect Fact Sheet

WEBParental lead exposure was associated with an 8.6 fold elevated risk of pre-term delivery, and with a 2.4 fold perinatal death rate, and a 5 fold rate of low birth …

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