NHS defends cousin marriages because ‘only 15pc lead to birth defects’

The NHS has defended cousin marriage because most do not lead to birth defects, it has emerged. Midwives have been told about ...

New bill aims to prevent birth defects by adding folic acid to staple foods

A new bill up for debate could help reduce the risk of birth defects. The bill looks to fortify enriched grain products with ...

Marrying your FIRST COUSIN could have ‘BENEFITS’ despite greater risk of birth defects, says ‘indefensible’ NHS guidance

NHS guidance that marrying your first cousin could have “benefits” despite a greater risk of birth defects has caused outrage. The latest advice for midwives suggests concerns about the risks of ...
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month Highlights Importance of Lifelong Care and Awareness

January marks National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and local organizations are working together to raise awareness about ...

ND Health and Human Services recognizing National Birth Defects Awareness Month

According to the CDC, a baby is born with a major birth defect every 4.5 minutes in the U.S. North Dakota Health and Human ...
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Local practitioners promote birth defects awareness

Practitioners who treat mothers and babies before and after birth are uniting to spread the word about birth defects. The ...

TGH Birth Defects & Fetal Care Center

According to the CDC, every 4.5 minutes a baby is born with a birth defect. While it can often be scary for a new parent to ...
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Gastroschisis birth defect is on the rise in the US: 5 things to know

The most recent CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals cases of gastroschisis, a serious birth defect of the abdominal wall, have more than doubled over the past 18 years in the U.S. Babies ...