What are cleft lip and cleft palate?
Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that happen during pregnancy. Your baby’s lips form between 4 and 7 weeks, and the palate (roo ...
Help prevent neural tube defects before you get pregnant
Did you know that you can reduce your baby’s risk for neural tube defects (also called NTDs) before you get pregnant? NTDs are birth defects of t ...
Genetic conditions, counseling and testing
As Birth Defects Awareness Month wraps up, we want to shift the focus over to genetics, including information about genetic counseling and testin ...
Preconception checkups: why they’re important
Are you planning a pregnancy or thinking of getting pregnant sometime in the future? If so, it’s never too early to get ready for a healthy pregn ...
Good health habits and birth defects prevention
One of the best things you can do before getting pregnant is to make sure you’re in good health. Being in good health means having good health ha ...
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month
Every year, leading organizations come together in January to raise awareness about birth defects and the impact these conditions have on familie ...
Don’t forget to get a flu shot this season
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is still spreading in most parts of the country, and it’s flu season. It’s important to get the flu vaccine for ...
Let’s celebrate the nurses in the NICU
Neonatal Nurses Week (also known as NICU Nurses Week) is the perfect time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the nurses who take care o ...
Opioid use disorder and pregnancy
Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce pain. They affect the body’s nervous system. Opioids release chemicals in the brain that make you fee ...
Healthy weight before pregnancy
Tips for starting pregnancy at a healthy weight
Starting pregnancy at a healthy weight is a great way to help you have a healthier pregnancy. ...