March 3rd is World Birth Defects Day and MotherToBaby, along with more than 50 birth defects-related organizations around the world, is helping raise awareness of this critical global issue. The commemorative day not only helps raise awareness of the problem of birth defects, but also the importance of improving prevention strategies and research that will ultimately lead to fewer birth defects and a healthier society. We are proud to have teamed up with the North American Anti-Epileptic Drug …
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Podcast: Episode 15: 5 Tips for Birth Defects Prevention: Part 2
Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor, teratogen information specialist and mother of three (soon four), continues her conversation with two experts and new moms from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to talk about the five tips for preventing birth defects, which includes the importance of a healthy weight and boosting your health by avoiding harmful substances during pregnancy. Harmful substances discussed include alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The tips are part of the …
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Webinar: A Preventable Crisis: Congenital Syphilis in the US
Congenital syphilis is on the rise across the United States, posing serious risks to pregnancies and infant health. This timely webinar explores the alarming increase in cases and sheds light on the underlying factors contributing to this preventable public health crisis. Attendees will gain insights into the potential pregnancy complications and birth defects associated with congenital syphilis, as well as current efforts by health professionals and advocates to reverse the trend. The …
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