According to the National Research Council, nearly 50% of all pregancies in the U.S. end in the loss of the baby or a child born with a birth defect or chronic health problem. We provide these families with reliable information on their child''s disabilities, referrals to helpful resources and opportunities to connect with families who have children with similar problems. We also sponsor the National Birth Defect Registry that collects data on birth defects that can lead to birth defect prevention. Registry data has been used for research studies and community advocacy and presented to state and federal agencies as well as in media forums.

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Fact sheets and/or individualized research on the major categories of birth defects.Parent matching services.Support group and resource referrals.Technical assistance to communities with increases in birth defects linked to toxic exposures.Research through the National Birth Defect Registry.Education on birth defect prevention through our medically-reviewed Healthy Baby Resource.

Expectant parents, parents of children with birth defects, veterans, babies and children with birth defects.

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