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Organizations

March of Dimes

Spina Bifida Association of America

More information about folic acid and NTDs

CDC's Birth Defects Prevention Site

Website to teach about folic acid (designed for college age women)

To see what the FDA says about folic acid click here for Folic Acid Fact Sheet

To find the amount of folic acid in foods go to the USDA's site

Information on Neural Tube Defects New York Online Access to Health

Information on other birth defects

CDC's Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Site

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) promotes the health of babies, children, and adults, and enhance the potential for full, productive living.  Our work includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities.