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Understanding Birth

Defects

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The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant

mortality.

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Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen for no known reason but many birth defects are preventable.

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There are many kinds of birth defects...

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Cleft Lip/Palate

Before Surgery

After Surgery

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Immunizations

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X-Rays

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Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are dangerous in pregnancy...

Do you really want to

gamble with your baby??

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Human Embryo at 4 Weeks

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Human Embryo at 8 Weeks

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Over the Counter, “Natural” and Herbal Remedies in Pregnancy

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Prescription Drugs in Pregnancy

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Thalidomide in Pregnancy

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Accutane in Pregnancy

This sign means DO NOT take this drug if you are,

or could be pregnant

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Illegal Drugs in Pregnancy

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Baby born with Gastroschisis (Gastro-skee-sis)

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Marijuana in Pregnancy

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Smoking in Pregnancy

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Alcohol in Pregnancy

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Dad’s Responsibilities

Help your partner make healthy choices: Avoid AlcoholAvoid tobacco smoke Eat nutritious foods Avoid unsafe drugs Avoid dangerous household products Remind her to take vitamins with folateMake sure she gets prenatal care

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Drugs, smoking & alcohol can cause Premature Birth

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Premature Babies are at Risk for Many Health Problems

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Who is at risk for preterm birth?

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NICU

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Cerebral Palsy

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Sexually Transmitted InfectionsDisease Effects Treatment

Chlamydia Miscarriage, premature birth, pneumonia or eye infection in the baby

Antibiotics can cure Chlamydia

Gonorrhea Miscarriage, premature birth, eye, joint or blood infections in baby

Antibiotics can cure Gonorrhea

Syphilis Fetal or infant death, brain damage, blindness, hearing loss

Antibiotics can cure, and baby usually won’t be affected if treated by 4th month of pregnancy

Genital Herpes

Skin sores, severe infection can cause brain damage, blindness, hearing loss and mental retardation in baby

No cure, medicines can treat sores. Doctors can do c-section if there are vaginal sores at time of delivery

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STDs

Congenital systemic herpes infection

CT scan of brain after

disseminated herpes infection

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HIV

• Women who learn that they carry the virus can get treatment for HIV

• Treatment with antiviral medication dramatically reduces the chance that she will pass HIV on to her babies

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CONSEQUENCES

CHOICES

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Baby at 30 weeks gestation

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Anorexia and Pregnancy

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Nutrition

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Spina Bifida

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Energy drinks may contain

Caffeine (typically the amount in 2.5 Cokes) Ephedrine (stimulant)

Siberian Ginseng (stimulant) Green Tea (caffeine)

Echinacea (herb) Ginkgo Biloba (herb)

St. John's Wort (antidepressant)

Kava Kava (traditional Polynesian sedative)

Many substances are harmful in pregnancy

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Make wise choices now for a healthy baby later

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Birth Defects

• Cleft Lip/Palate• Downs Syndrome• Cerebral Palsy• Muscular Dystrophy• Sickle Cell Anemia• Spina Bifida• Tay-Sachs Disease• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome • PKU• Cystic Fibrosis

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March of Dimes Basket Raffle - Maryland FBLA...The March of Dimes has led the way to discover the genetic causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screening, and to educate medical

March of Dimes Basket Raffle - Maryland FBLA...The March of Dimes has led the way to discover the genetic causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screening, and to educate medical

Birth Defects Resulting From Single Gene Defects.

Birth Defects Resulting From Single Gene Defects.

Birth Defects What are some causes of birth defects?

Birth Defects What are some causes of birth defects?

Birth Defects Resulting From Single Gene Defects

Birth Defects Resulting From Single Gene Defects

~PROGRAM · March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Victor A. McKusick, M.D. William Osler Professor of Medicine The Johns Hopkins University Robert C. Baumiller, S.J.,. Ph.D. Professor

~PROGRAM · March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Victor A. McKusick, M.D. William Osler Professor of Medicine The Johns Hopkins University Robert C. Baumiller, S.J.,. Ph.D. Professor

West Virginia - wvperinatal.org · March of Dimes Mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality

West Virginia - wvperinatal.org · March of Dimes Mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality

Birth Defects Report

Birth Defects Report

MARCH OF DIMES · MARCH OF DIMES GLOBAL REPORT ON BIRTH DEFECTS xi were derived from extrapolation of pooled data from a variety of sources. These include (1) birth preva-

MARCH OF DIMES · MARCH OF DIMES GLOBAL REPORT ON BIRTH DEFECTS xi were derived from extrapolation of pooled data from a variety of sources. These include (1) birth preva-

Birth Defects in North Carolina - NC DHHS · birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. North Carolina Birth Defects Monitoring Program The North Carolina Birth Defects Monitoring

Birth Defects in North Carolina - NC DHHS · birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. North Carolina Birth Defects Monitoring Program The North Carolina Birth Defects Monitoring

ATLAS BIRTH DEFECTS

ATLAS BIRTH DEFECTS

Selected Birth Defects Data from Population-based Birth Defects … · Selected Birth Defects Data from Population-based Birth Defects Surveillance Programs in the United States,

Selected Birth Defects Data from Population-based Birth Defects … · Selected Birth Defects Data from Population-based Birth Defects Surveillance Programs in the United States,

MARCH OF DIMES€¦ · 1 All birth defects, including those not specifically listed in the table. Totals are adjusted for the effects of known preventive strategies. 2 The birth prevalence

MARCH OF DIMES€¦ · 1 All birth defects, including those not specifically listed in the table. Totals are adjusted for the effects of known preventive strategies. 2 The birth prevalence

WHO - Birth Defects

WHO - Birth Defects

Birth&Defects&is:& · Classificaons&of&Birth&Defects&! Recessiveinheritance! Dominantinheritance! Multi9factorialinheritance! ChromosomalError,! CongenitalMalformation

Birth&Defects&is:& · Classificaons&of&Birth&Defects&! Recessiveinheritance! Dominantinheritance! Multi9factorialinheritance! ChromosomalError,! CongenitalMalformation

March of Dimes Mission: To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

March of Dimes Mission: To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

STATE BIRTH DEFECTS SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM DIRECTORY · Suggested reference: National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN). 2004. State Birth Defects Surveillance Program Directory.

STATE BIRTH DEFECTS SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM DIRECTORY · Suggested reference: National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN). 2004. State Birth Defects Surveillance Program Directory.

FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT THERESA DICKINSON, : …ctd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions/050506.JCH... · 2018. 3. 30. · Goenaga v. March of Dimes Birth Defects Found.,

FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT THERESA DICKINSON, : …ctd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions/050506.JCH... · 2018. 3. 30. · Goenaga v. March of Dimes Birth Defects Found.,

Utah Birth Defect Network - National Birth Defects ...

Utah Birth Defect Network - National Birth Defects ...

Folic Acid: What’s New? Karla Damus, RN, MSPH, PhD Dept Ob/Gyn and Women’s Health Albert Einstein College of Medicine March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.

Folic Acid: What’s New? Karla Damus, RN, MSPH, PhD Dept Ob/Gyn and Women’s Health Albert Einstein College of Medicine March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.

Community Resources PG 1 · Lehigh Valley Hospital Magellan . March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation PA Department of Heath Lehigh County Northampton County Sacred Heart Hospital

Community Resources PG 1 · Lehigh Valley Hospital Magellan . March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation PA Department of Heath Lehigh County Northampton County Sacred Heart Hospital