Birth Defect Prevention

• About Newborn Screening  - Dedicated to providing information for the purpose of raising the awareness of the importance of Newborn Screening. See the benefits of NBS and read related articles and FAQS. Includes a list of facilities offering NBS in the different states.
• Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention  - Aims to reduce the prevalence of birth defects in Arkansas as well as the economic, social and psychological impact of birth defects. Provides research articles, publications, resources and prevention tips.
• BDF Newlife  - UK-based charity funding medical research to understand, prevent, combat and treat inborn conditions. Learn about nurse services, grants and awareness campaigns. Researchers, students and members of the media can find articles and links to related resources.
• International Birth Defects Information Systems  - Seeks to accelerate the translation of scientific advancements into clinical and public health applications. Features care guidelines on birth defects surveillance, key organizations and associated general information.
• Kentucky Folic Acid Partnership  - Involves 66 organizations in the effort to educate Kentuckians about folic acid to prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine. Get an overview of the group and find links for folic acid, birth defects and genetics.
• National Birth Defects Prevention Network  - Aims to establish and maintain a national network of state and population-based programs for birth defects surveillance and research. Provides related resources and information on committees and officers.
• Neural Tube Defects.com  - Provides detailed information about serious birth defects of the brain and spine that occur during the first month after conception.
• Newborn Screening  - Learn about newborn screening and find news about newborn screening. Also provides condition profiles and a discussion forum.
• Paxil Birth Defect.com  - Provides a guide for consumers about birth defects as a result of taking Paxil. Includes defects, popular topics, questions, and answers.
• Pregnancy Risk Network  - New York-based group advocating healthy habits during pregnancy and decrease fetal risk. Includes a newsletter and downloadable brochures. Fact sheets in English, Spanish and French are also downloadable.