March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month – January 2024

March of Dimes National Birth Defects Awareness Month is observed every year in January. Birth defects are structural changes that usually occur during the first three months of pregnancy and affect one or more body parts. Annually, in the U.S. alone, approximately one in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. These defects include congenital heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate, and spina bifida. March of Dimes National Birth Defects Awareness Month provides tips and information that women can use for a healthy pregnancy and better baby care.To obtain further information please go MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS PREVENTION MONTH -January 2024 - National Today.