This infographic provides information in Spanish on how women can protect their baby during pregnancy.
Keyword: intervention
Michigan Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI)
This overview of Michigan’s EHDI Program explains the process of identification, intervention, and follow-up for newborns with congenital hearing loss.
Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_21429---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_21429---,00.html
March of Dimes – Folic Acid
An informational website with facts about folic acid and how it can help prevent birth defects.
Link to resource:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/folicacid_indepth.html
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/folicacid_indepth.html
Early On
Early On Michigan is available to parents concerned with his or her child’s growth and development and assist families with infants and toddlers, from birth until they turn 36 months or 3 years of age, who may be experiencing delays in their development or if they have a diagnosed disability.
Link to resource:
http://www.1800earlyon.org/
http://www.1800earlyon.org/
Special Care for Special Kids – A guide for Michigan Families
The Special Care for Special Kids guide was created to provide general information that may assist parents of infants or children with any type of special healthcare need. This guide is meant to help parents start building a ‘medical home’ for their child together with their primary care providers.
March of Dimes Diabetes in Pregnancy
A quick reference fact sheet for health professionals on women with preexisting diabetes during pregnancy containing important steps for before, during and after pregnancy.
Link to resource:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/complications_diabetes.html
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/complications_diabetes.html
Birth Defects Statistics
Michigan birth defects statistics arranged by county or local health department.
Link to resource:
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/Chi/BirthDefects/frame.asp
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/Chi/BirthDefects/frame.asp
Michigan Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Task Force
The Task Force website provides resources and newsletters on FASD and accomplishments from past projects.
Birth Defects and Genetic Conditions Resources
This virtual version of the Birth Defects Toolkit provides links to Michigan resources for families and professionals that may be helpful in caring for children with birth defects and a variety of genetic conditions.