Taking folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent birth defects #ManyBirthDefects1Voice #WorldBDday #MalawiBirthDefectsSurveillance

March of Dimes A1: Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part of the body. #WorldBDday

March of Dimes A7: Smoking while pregnant puts your baby at risk for certain birth defects. Smoking during pregnancy can cause tissue damage in the unborn baby, particularly in the lung and brain, and some studies suggest a link between maternal smoking and cleft lip. #WorldBDday