AR Center for Birth Defects

The Arkansas Center’s mission is to reduce prevalence of birth defects in AR and the nation, as well as decrease the psychological, social, & economic impact.

[CDC_NCBDDD @CDC_NCBDDD]

Many families are affected by #stillbirth, or the loss of a baby at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy. A new report found that Black mothers were more than 2x as likely to experience stillbirth compared to Hispanic & white mothers. https://t.co/DlCj55qMhk

[CDC_NCBDDD @CDC_NCBDDD]

Do something nice for your health! Get 400 mcg of folic acid each day to improve the look of your hair, skin, and nails. It also can help to prevent birth defects!
#skincare #folicacid #pregnant #firsttrimester https://t.co/5Z7ywGPVZp

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

#DYK? Pregnant women who get a flu vaccine also are helping to protect their babies from flu illness for the first several months after their birth, when they are too young to get vaccinated for flu. https://t.co/CpDb8vNrFX #FluVax

[CDC_NCBDDD @CDC_NCBDDD]

Your child’s health is more than just physical. Track your child’s developmental health and get tips for supporting her as she grows with CDC’s FREE Milestone Tracker app. Download it today! https://t.co/dfGptlmrPB
#ChildHealthDay

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

Symptom Spotlight: If you are #pregnant or had a baby in the past year, seek immediate medical attention if you’re experiencing overwhelming tiredness, no matter how much you sleep.

Learn more about the urgent maternal warning signs: https://t.co/H9bkG1kDNe #HearHer

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

We are dedicated to promoting #HealthyBabies. Learn more about CDC’s efforts to better understand the causes of infant mortality and prevent future deaths: https://t.co/7CsfswDl6X #NIMAM

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

The leading causes of #InfantMortality in the U.S. are:

- Birth defects
- Preterm birth and low birth weight
- Maternal pregnancy complications
- SIDS
- Injuries

Learn about these causes and ways to prevent future infant deaths: https://t.co/cDBywns5Sh #NIMAM

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

Listening & taking the concerns of pregnant and recently pregnant women seriously is a simple, yet powerful action to prevent serious health complications & even death. Get medical attention today if you or a loved one has an urgent warning sign: https://t.co/H9bkG1kDNe #HearHer

[AR Center for Birth Defects @ARBirthDefects]

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! More than 1 in 300 newborns have a condition detectable through #newbornscreening: https://t.co/XrCiSe7UNC #NBSmatters

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

We’re excited to share information about CDC’s new #HearHer campaign that empowers women to speak up during or after pregnancy if they have health concerns, and encourages the people supporting them to really listen and act quickly. #SaludTues #HearHer

[U.S. Surgeon General @Surgeon_General]

As you get ready for a new week, don't forget my 3⃣ W's to prevent the spread of #COVID19:

▪️ Wash your hands 🧼🖐️
▪️ Wear a face mask 😷
▪️ Watch your distance ↔️

#COVIDStopsWithMe

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

#Flu and #whoopingcough (Tdap) vaccines help protect pregnant women and their babies during and after pregnancy. However, many pregnant women do not get vaccinated. Learn more about the benefits of maternal vaccination: https://t.co/3wHoKQFGSR #NIAM

[MotherToBaby @MotherToBaby]

Pregnant or breastfeeding & have a question about a possible harmful exposure? Call (866-626-6847) or text (855-999-3525) one of our experts. Standard text messaging rates apply. Hablamos español! #MotherToBaby #AskTheExperts

[AR Center for Birth Defects @ARBirthDefects]

August is National Immunization Month! You can increase your chances of having a healthy baby by being your healthiest self both before & during pregnancy. Vaccines help protect you & your developing baby against serious diseases. #NationalImmunizationMonth

[CDC_NCBDDD @CDC_NCBDDD]

#Gastroschisis is a birth defect of the belly that affects 2,000+ babies born in the US every year. These babies can have problems with nursing/eating, digestion, & absorption of nutrients. Learn more: https://t.co/qSqZqzUvka.

[NBDPN @NBDPN]

#Gastroschisis is a birth defect of the abdominal (belly) wall that affects thousands of babies each year. Learn more about this condition: https://t.co/6i9IlA50vs

[AR Center for Birth Defects @ARBirthDefects]

#Gastrochisis is when a hole occurs, allowing the intestines and other organs to extend outside of the body, usually to the right side of belly button. #Green4Gastro #GastroschisisAwarenessDay

[AR Center for Birth Defects @ARBirthDefects]

Today is International Gastroschisis Awareness Day. About 1,900 infants are born each year in the United States with gastroschisis. #Gastroschisis

[CDC Director @CDCDirector]

We owe it to our nation’s children to take personal responsibility to do everything we can to lower the levels of COVID-19 so that they can go back to school safely. Wear a face mask, practice social distancing, and wash hands frequently.

[CDC Division of Reproductive Health @CDC_DRH]

Are you #pregnant or planning for a baby? It is important for you to work to get medical conditions like #diabetes under control to help you have a healthy #pregnancy and baby: https://t.co/lRaZVZMDzX