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Focus on Birth Defects Awareness
January 2019 | Issue No. 179
5 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Birth Defects
Can we do anything to reduce this number? Well, yes. We can’t prevent all birth defects, but we can try to reduce how often they happen. Here are 5 tips to lower your risk of having a child with birth defects. Remember to talk with your loved ones about the issue, adopt healthy lifestyle choices before and during pregnancy, and speak with your health care provider as often as possible.
Living with Birth Defects:
January is also a time to recognize those currently living with birth defects. Chances are, you or someone you know has been affected by one. There are more than 4,000 different kinds! Learn more about some of these specific birth defects:

HealthyChildren.org has a new series of articles dedicated to young women with CHD who are ready to start a family. If this is you or someone you know, please share!
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