Information from the FDA on the importance of folic acid supplementation before pregnancy.

Regularly updated information and news pertaining to testing and screening. Explanation as to what it is, condition profiles, lab profiles and a discussion forum.

Organization providing information on newborn screening and related disorders.

Information about the organization, news, publications and upcoming meetings. Links to state monitoring programs, national as well as international. Instructions for joining the email list.

Information about the risks of using alcohol, tobacco, and drugs during pregnancy.

This organization works to reduce the prevalence of birth defects and their economic, social, and psychological impact in Arkansas and the United States.

Includes information on possible risks pre-formed vitamin A for a pregnant woman.

Resources for reducing infant morality and birth defects. Offers a health library, research, programs and a donation form.

Working together to eliminate the disability FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by offering information, support and advocates. FASD includes FAS, ARND, ARBD and Static Encephalopathy caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.

Offers free telephone information about possible effects that medications, alcohol, illness, on children.

Article reviews research findings on whether vaginal delivery or C-section is better in the case of various congenital anomalies. [Requires free registration.]

Kentucky's campaign to increase awareness of the B vitamin folic acid for birth defects prevention and to address other perinatal health issues, such as premature births.

Possible causes and information for future prevention of this disorder.