Birth Defect Research for Children (BDRC), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and advancing scientific understanding of congenital disorders, has released a newly updated flagship article on birth defects. This powerful resource is designed to help parents, caregivers, and expectant families make sense of a life-changing diagnosis and discover tools for care, prevention, and community connection.

Every 4.5 minutes, a baby is born in the United States with a major birth defect. The article presents the latest medical knowledge alongside practical guidance, including:

• Key facts about common and rare birth defects
  
  

• Structural vs. functional anomalies
  
  

• Prenatal screening, diagnosis, and treatment options
  
  

• Genetic and environmental causes
  
  

• Tips for navigating emotional challenges during pregnancy
  
  

• Support resources for families and caregivers
  
  

What sets this resource apart is its integration with the National Birth Defect Registry—the only global registry that collects detailed exposure data from both mothers and fathers, across both structural and functional conditions. This initiative has already contributed to major public health discoveries, including:

• Identification of gastroschisis causes
  
  

• Removal of dangerous medications from the worldwide market

• Exposure tracking among children of Gulf War and Vietnam veterans
  
  

• Emerging links between male occupational exposures and birth outcomes
  
  

“This guide is created to be a roadmap to understanding, advocacy, and action,” said Betty Mekdeci, Executive Director of Birth Defect Research for Children. “We want families to know they’re not alone, and that their stories and experiences can help drive birth defect research that prevents future suffering.”

Explore the full article and sign up for the National Birth Defect Registry at:
https://www.birthdefects.org/b...

About Birth Defect Research for Children
Founded in 1982, Birth Defect Research for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on providing free, science-based resources for families affected by birth defects and supporting research into their causes. Through education, advocacy, and its groundbreaking National Birth Defect Registry, BDRC empowers families and medical professionals to better understand, prevent, and manage congenital disorders.

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Media Contact:
Betty Mekdeci
Executive Director, Birth Defect Research for Children
staff@birthdefects.org
www.birthdefects.org

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