Many people born with cleft lips suffer myriad problems including superstitions, traditional myths, stigma and scarcity of speech therapists especially in far-flung counties. The Kenya Progressive ...

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

SHREVEPORT, La. - January is the month to raise awareness about birth defects, how to prevent them, and how to support those affected. A birth defect is a health condition a baby develops before birth ...

As former directors of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), we have spent our careers protecting ...

One in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. While some birth defects can be prevented, others may come as a surprise. Dr. Sarah Obican is Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and co-director of ...

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

Every January, National Birth Defects Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the significance of early detection and ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, birth defects are the leading cause of infant deaths in South Carolina and people born with a birth defect often face ...

An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least ...

KUALA LUMPUR - Pregnancy is undoubtedly an exciting journey and often regarded as the most cherished experience, especially for first-time mothers. However, expectant mothers must not overlook the ...