Zika spotlights rare birth defect with variety of causes

Lacey has a birth defect that causes her legs to be partially paralyzed! #Miraclebaby | Laughlikelacy

January is Birth Defects Awareness Month. Birth defects happen early in pregnancy and can affect a child’s health and development, but early detection and intervention can make a meaningful difference. In this video, Dr. Billings shares what birth defects really mean, why early care matters, and how pediatricians support children and families every step of the way. Awareness leads to understanding. Early care leads to better outcomes. | CMU Health | Facebook

Birth Defect Prevention

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. We can't control everything about pregnancy, but there are things we can do to help prevent birth defects. Find out more at alabamapublichealth.gov/newbornscreening/birth-defects.html. | Tuscaloosa County Health Department