Birth Defects

Although no parent wants to think about a child with birth defects, it does happen. The following resources are helpful in the event that you have a child with birth defects.

Birth Defect Research for Children:  800.313.2232 www.birthdefects.org

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation:  888.663.4637 www.marchofdimes.com

VA Chapter 10128-A W. Broad Street  Glen Allen, VA 23060  804.968.4120 www.marchofdimes.com/virginia

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome:  800.666.6327 www.nofas.org

National Down Syndrome Society:  800.221.4602  www.ndss.org

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond:  804.796.5141 www.dsagr.com

National Down Syndrome Congress:  Find updates on the latest legislation that affects people with DS and find tons of parental resources. www.ndsccenter.org

National Association for Down’s Syndrome:  Signup for bi monthly newsletters, get facts, find support on message boards. www.Nads.org