Pregnancy – Michigan Genetics Resource Center

FASD Prevention Project Videos

Learn more about how you can help detect and address risky drinking with women that are pregnant or of child-bearing age.

Link to resource:
https://www.thearc.org/FASD-Prevention-Project/videos?srctid=1&erid=6265350&trid=b33e70bf-ebf8-4c5b-8288-4356800a79ca

Birth Defects Prevention Order Form

Order form for MDCH birth defects prevention materials.

Link to resource:
http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Birth_Defects_Order_Form_439838_7.pdf

Risks from Smoking during Pregnancy

Quitting smoking before getting pregnant is important. This informational sheet explains the potential risks posed to the mother and baby from smoking during pregnancy.

Link to resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/pregnantdontsmoke/pregnantdontsmoke.pdf

Organization for Teratology Information Services (OTIS)

This site offers information about exposures to possible harmful substances during pregnancy. It contains a list of state contacts for teratology information, fact sheets, special projects, and links.

Link to resource:
http://www.otispregnancy.org/

Health Care Programs Eligibility

Health care coverage is available to children, adults and families who meet certain eligibility requirements with the goal to ensure that essential health care services are made available to those who otherwise do not have the financial resources to afford them.

Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2945_5100-35199--,00.html

MDHHS Vital Statistics

Michigan statistics developed from the collection of vital records ranging from events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.

Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2944_4669---,00.html

Michigan Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)

The Michigan PRAMS is an ongoing survey project of mothers who deliver live births in Michigan. This program is part of a national effort to reduce infant mortality and adverse birth outcomes by providing useful information for developing and implementing intervention programs and evaluating existing programs.

Link to resource:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_21428---,00.html

National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)

The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to protecting people who are especially vulnerable to health risks – babies, children and people with disabilities. Specifically, to identify the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities; help children reach their full potential and promote health and well-being among all ages with disabilities including blood disorders.

Link to resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html

March of Dimes

Working together for stronger, healthy babies by providing information to mothers, professionals and researchers.

Link to resource:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/