Massachusetts Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention

05/06/2026

The Massachusetts Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is participating in the March of Dimes walk again this year!

Date: May, 9 2026

Time: 10:30 AM

If you’d like to donate to our team, please use the following:

Few life events are more joyful than the birth of a child. Yet, no one anticipates a baby born prematurely or very sick and needing to spend time in a newborn intensive care unit. Sadly, for hundreds of thousands of moms in our country, that is the frightening reality.That’s why we are raising mon...

01/10/2025

Vaccines can help protect you & your baby against serious diseases and related birth defects. Learn about vaccines during pregnancy.

Before you become pregnant, learn how to protect yourself and your child from serious diseases.

01/07/2025

Taking folic acid before and during early pregnancy can help prevent in a baby's brain and spine. Learn more about the benefits of taking folic acid.

Folic acid is vitamin B9, which can help prevent neural tube defects in your baby. Learn which supplements and foods are good sources of folic acid.

01/06/2025

While is a medical term, it doesn’t mean that an individual is defective. It refers to health conditions that develop in a baby before birth. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, and prevention of birth defects at https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/index.html

Birth defects are structural changes that are present at birth.

01/03/2025

Birth defects can affect almost any part of the body & can cause lifelong health challenges. Help us raise awareness about and learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/awareness-month/index.html

January is Birth Defects Awareness Month. Join the effort to raise awareness of birth defects.

09/11/2024

Folic acid is a B vitamin that when taken before and during early pregnancy helps prevent birth defects of a baby's brain and spine. ·

09/11/2024

Did you know that taking folic acid can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine? If you're planning to become pregnant, it's important to take 400 mcg of folic acid each day.

05/31/2024

Count the Kicks and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are hosting a free Massachusetts Community Baby Shower! Please join us!!!

05/04/2024

The Massachusetts Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is participating in the March of Dimes walk again this year!!!
Date: May, 11 2024
Time: 10:30AM
If you’d like to donate to our team, please use the following:

Few life events are more joyful than the birth of a child. Yet, no one anticipates a baby born prematurely or very sick and needing to spend time in a newborn intensive care unit. Sadly, for hundreds of thousands of moms in our country, that is the frightening reality. That’s why we are raising mo...

01/29/2024

Newborns and children living with birth defects may face unique challenges. Early Intervention (EI) services can help teach new skills to help overcome challenges and succeed in school and life. Find your local EI program:

Massachusetts Early Intervention (EI) is a program for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay.

01/26/2024

A community of support can help people with birth defects, no matter what experiences they are navigating. Everyone’s journey is unique, shaped by their condition, strengths, & the support system in place. Learn how you can support people living with birth defects at:

One family's choices might not be best for another family, so it’s important to understand options and discuss with a health care provider.