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January is Birth Defect Prevention Month

Michigan Department of Community Health Director Janet Olsewski discusses some steps expectant mothers can take toward avoiding birth defects
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month

  • Each year, nearly 8,000 babies in Michigan are born with a birth defect.
  • My name is Janet Olszewski and I am the Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health.
  • Nationally, 150,000 babies are born with birth defects each year, making it the leading cause of infant mortality.
  • January has been declared Michigan Birth Defects Prevention Month.
  • There are easy steps that you can take as you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant.
  • Taking a daily multivitamin that contains 400 micrograms of folic acid helps ensure a great start.
  • Make sure you get your proper immunizations.
  • Also, do not drink alcohol or use tobacco while pregnant.
  • For more information on birth defects and prevention visit our Web site at www.michigan.gov/mdch. Keep your baby healthy from the start!
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