About 1 in 33 babies in the U.S. is born with a birth defect. Even when families do everything right to have a healthy pregnancy, there is still a chance that things won’t go as planned. In honor of Birth Defects Awareness Month, March of Dimes is sharing helpful tips so more families like the Morrises can have the best possible outcome. | March of Dimes

While not all birth defects can be prevented, those who are pregnant can take steps to support their baby’s health by adopting healthy behaviors and managing medical conditions. 📲 For more information, visit www.cdph.ca.gov/CBDMP. #EveryJourneyMatters #CAPNSProgram #BirthDefects #BirthDefectsPreventionMonth | California Department of Public Health