Learn More about Birth Defects

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About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Although not all birth defects can be prevented, people can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant.

What are Birth Defects?
Preventing Birth Defects
Research & Tracking
Materials & Multimedia
Specific Birth Defects & Other Conditions
Data & Statistics
Highlighted Birth Defects Content
About CDC's Work
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