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National Birth Defects Prevention Network

The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) is a group of individuals involved in birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention.

02/16/2026

NBDPN celebrates Black History Month. Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926) was the first Black woman to work as a professionally trained nurse in the U.S. She co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses in 1908, which worked to uplift the everyday lives of Black nurses.

02/15/2026

NBDPN joins to celebrate February as Heart Month - a time to focus on the importance of cardiovascular health in our nation. Cardiovascular disease is still the #1 cause of death in America, and congenital heart defects are one of the leading causes of infant death.

02/14/2026

This Valentine's Day, NBDPN honors all individuals and families living with Congenital Heart Defects. Our mission is to assess the impact of birth defects on these families and to help advance science through birth defects surveillance and its application to public health efforts and resource allocation.

02/13/2026

Congenital Heart Defects are more common than you think. It's time to shine a light on CHD Awareness! DYK that every state has Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) screenings performed on newborns, typically at 24–48 hours of age to help catch early diagnosis of heart conditions.

02/12/2026

Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week 2026 runs from February 7–14, focusing on educating the public about the most common birth defect, which affects approximately 1 in 100 babies. This is also a time to promote healthy pregnancy behaviors that can reduce the risk of CHDs.

02/11/2026

Children with heart defects need congenital cardiac care now and as they grow up. Talk to them — and their parents and caregivers — about congenital cardiac care.

01/31/2026

The zebra is the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) symbol because the symptoms are often unexpected and challenging to diagnose. January 31st is the International Day of the Zebra, and NBDPN celebrates the EDS dazzle: individuals living with EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorders 🦓

01/29/2026

This January and throughout the year, join NBDPN to raise awareness about birth defects. Let's help improve the health of people living with these conditions and widen the available network of support. View our toolkit on our website at nbdpn.org

01/27/2026

Adolescents and young adults living with birth defects may face unique challenges as they grow older. Navigating the shift from pediatric to adult health care may feel challenging, but early planning and support can empower teens.

01/25/2026

January is Esophageal Atresia / Tracheoesophageal Fistula (EA/TEF) Awareness Month. Each year, 1 out of 4500 children are born with EA/TEF. www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/esophageal-atresia.html

01/23/2026

VACTERL (or VATER) association is an acronym used to describe a series of conditions which have been found to occur together. Early identification can lead to treatment with surgery, medicine, and/or therapies before major complications arise.

01/21/2026

January is Birth Defects Awareness Month! While birth defect is a medical term, it doesn’t mean that an individual is defective. It refers to health conditions that develop in a baby before birth.

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