Symptoms of ADHD can be mistaken for emotional or disciplinary problems in certain children, leading to a delay in diagnosis. Diagnosis can be even more difficult for children living with various birth defects. Learn more https://t.co/RKZr54afzI #ADHDAwareness

October marks Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Awareness Month. NAS is a condition caused when a baby withdraws from drugs they were exposed to in the womb, most often opioids. These babies are also at a higher risk for certain birth defects. Learn more: https://t.co/zVjxeEAV0F

Birth defects are the leading cause of infant deaths in the United States. October is #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth. Join @starlegacyfoundation and @nbdpn throughout the month of October to help raise awareness of stillbirth and perinatal loss in the United States.

Join NBDPN in celebrating October as Down syndrome Awareness month! It’s a month to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of our loved ones with Down syndrome. DSAM seeks to break down barriers and focus on promoting advocacy for people with Down syndrome.

We are excited to announce our upcoming annual members meeting and can not wait to see all of you and discuss important updates! Register today! https://t.co/tbuSvrHFQy

September is Fetal Alcohol Awareness Month (FASD). FASD can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. Effects are lifelong and can include mental health, learning, and physical health issues such as heart defects and more. #FASD

Neural tube defects form very early in pregnancy, before most people even know they are pregnant. Women of childbearing age should get 400mcg of folic acid daily to ensure they have enough in their system to reduce the risk of an NTD when they become pregnant. #InMyFolicAcidEra

El ácido fólico ayuda a prevenir y reducir el riesgo de defectos graves del cerebro y la columna vertebral. ¡Por eso, se recomienda que las mujeres que pueden quedar embarazadas tomen 400 mcg de ácido fólico diariamente! #EnMiEraDelÁcidoFólico

Folic acid has been proven to help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs), serious defects of the brain and spine! This is why women who can becoming pregnant should get 400mcg of folic acid daily to reduce their NTD risk. #InMyFolicAcidEra #HealthyPregnancy #PrenatalCare

Some people only start taking a multivitamin when they get pregnant, but it’s important to also take a daily vitamin with 400mcg of folic acid BEFORE pregnancy to help prevent serious birth defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcid #PrenatalCare

Did you know that neural tube defects, birth defects of the spine and brain, form early during pregnancy, often before a person knows they’re pregnant? That's why you should get 400mcg of folic acid every day if there is a chance you could become pregnant. #InMyFolicAcidEra

Esta semana es la Semana de Concienciación sobre el Ácido Fólico. Infórmese sobre cómo el ácido fólico puede ayudar a prevenir defectos graves del cerebro y la columna vertebral. #EnMiEraDelÁcidoFólico

It’s Folic Acid Awareness Week. Tune in this week to learn more about folic acid and how it can help prevent serious defects of the brain and spine! #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcidAwareness #HealthEducation #SpineHealth #NutritionMatters #HealthyPregnancy #FolicAcid

Infant mortality is when a baby dies before its first birthday. Birth defects are a leading cause of infant deaths in the US. Learn more about Infant Mortality Awareness Week here: https://t.co/06TGrc3LSv

Connect with NBDPN during Folic Acid Awareness Week (FAAW) and help us spread awareness about folic acid to reduce the risk of birth defects! Be sure to sign up for our podcast listening session with @mothertobabyotis on Sept 10th here: https://t.co/iDrCc94zyM

Vaccination during pregnancy helps prevent infections that can cause congenital anomalies and also provides the baby with antibodies that offer early protection.

Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with organs outside of the body due to the abdomen not forming completely. Risk factors include: younger moms, substance use, infections, and certain medications. Talk to your healthcare provider about healthy choices to reduce your risks!

Research is still being done to link the risk for birth defects in children born to mothers who are Hepatitis B positive, but knowing your risks is vital to a healthy pregnancy. Talk to your healthcare provider about Hepatitis and other infections in pregnancy.

Tomorrow is World Hepatitis Day! Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly cause by a viral infection. Hepatitis in pregnancy can lead to several complications for mom and baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risks. #worldpregnancyday #nbdpn

Cleft lip and palate can have emotional and social impacts on individuals and their families. With proper care and treatment, individuals with clefts can often lead healthy and fulfilling lives.