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Birth Defects Testing - Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone:	1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
TDD:	1-888-232-6348
Email:	cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Web Address:	www.cdc.gov/ncbddd

NCBDDD aims to find the cause of and prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. This agency works to help people of all ages with disabilities live to the fullest. The Web site has information on many topics, including genetics, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, blood disorders, and hearing loss.

Genetics Home Reference, U.S. National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
Phone:	1-888-FIND-NLM (1-888-346-3656)
Fax:	(301) 402-1384
TDD:	1-800-735-2258
Email:	custserv@nlm.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.ghr.nlm.nih.gov

The Genetics Home Reference provides information on hundreds of genetic conditions. The Web site has many tools for learning about human genetics and the way genetic changes can cause disease. It also has links to additional resources for people who have genetic conditions and for their families.

March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone:	(914) 997-4488
Web Address:	www.marchofdimes.com

The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.

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Last Updated: May 21, 2010

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