National Birth Defects Prevention Month

(Via: Better Smarter Kids)

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Birth defects range from mild to severe, genetic to acquired and some are more prevalent than others depending on the environment thus it is important to observe the trends of birth defects in order to strengthen preventative measures.

Organizations like the National Birth Defects Prevention Network or Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc. work to not only support parents with children who have birth defects but also to do research in order find trends in birth defects in order to develop preventative tactics.

You can either donate to these associations that specialize in dealing with birth defects or you can distribute awareness wristbands for your own fundraising effort in a campaign to support a child (or children) in the neighborhood with a birth defect. Show your support for our children by promoting prevention for the New Year!