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Information from the FDA on the importance of folic acid supplementation before pregnancy.

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2. 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.

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Random Site Quote: Kelly eager to lobby Obama on newborn screening Now that Jim Kelly has convinced several states to begin testing infants for rare and often fatal genetic disorders, the Hall of Fame quarterback is setting his sights higher. Kelly eager to urge Obama on newborn screening Associated Press - June 1,
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3. 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.

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Gaylord National Convention Center Defects Surveilance Guidelines National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) is a group of individuals involved in birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention. It was created to establish and maintain a national network of state and

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4. 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.

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Random Site Quote: Birth Defects are a significant public health concern that affect about 3 to 4 percent of all live births. Each year, approximately 150,000 U.S. babies are born with birth Every 14 minutes, a baby is born Every 5 hours, a baby is born with a birth defect Every 4 days, a baby will die because of
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5. Kiss It Make It Better: Vitamin A and Birth Defects

Includes information on possible risks pre-formed vitamin A for a pregnant woman.

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Random Site Quote: How much Vitamin A is too much for a pregnant woman?
Vitamin A and Birth Defects By: Staff Writer, Published: 2008-07-24, Parent Category: A New England Journal of Medicine article on the possible relationship between the consumption of vitamin A at levels at, or above, 10,000 IU (200% of the Daily Value, or DV) or 3000 Retinol equivalents (REs)

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6. March of Dimes

Resources for reducing infant morality and birth defects. Offers a health library, research, programs and a donation form.

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We can. With your support, the March of Dimes will continue to champion the needs of newborns. Visit our blog for moms and Learn more about Virginia Apgar's legacy. Answers to your questions—before, during and after pregnancy. Kelly shares her feelings prematurity affected her family. Support

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7. Anencephaly Awareness

Possible causes and information for future prevention of this disorder.

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Random Site Quote: anencephaly-almost everything you ever wanted to know, but couldn't find.Info on anencephaly, possible causes and future prevention.
When we first found out our daughter had anencephaly we tried to find out as much information on this defect as possible. The public library was no help and neither were our doctor's. We turned to the internet and found so much information. We have summarized the many articles we have found in hopes

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8. 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.

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Random Site Quote: T he California Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Organization , a non-profit organization invites you to learn more about , Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; our to assist individuals with FASD, their families and their communities. Speakers Bureau: Professional Training , FASD
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9. The Pregnancy Risk Network

Offers free telephone information about possible effects that medications, alcohol, illness, on children.

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Random Site Quote: A NY State Teratology Information Service New York State: 1-800-724-2454 Pregnancy can be a wonderful yet scary time in a woman's life. Some exposures to medications, illness or environmental agents just can't be avoided. The question is, do these exposures increase the risk to the baby? The
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10. 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.

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