Birth Defects are a major cause of infant mortality and a leading cause of disability. Early intervention is important to ameliorate the consequences of birth defects and requires accurate diagnosis and understanding of causes.
Birth Defects can be prevented!
Key Definitions:
Prevention is before Pregnancy:
Scope of IBIS
Information about amelioration, care and prevention of birth defects, genetic disorders, congenital malformations, anomalies and developmental disorders.
IBIS offers
- Overviews of birth defects, genetics and teratology.
- Links to support groups and health care providers.
- Factsheets for families and professionals.
- Addictions
- Alcohol
- Infertility
- Growth
- Medical Genetics
- Mental retardation
- Preconception Health
- Pre-pregnancy planning
- Radiation and more …
Listing of syndromes, dysmorphology and more …
- Parental organizations
- Healthcare agenices
- Professional associatons
IBIS is one of several websites sponsored by OMNINET-MEDWORD LLC registered in United States of North America in partnership with the INTERNATIONAL CHARITABLE FUND “OMNI-NET FOR CHILDREN” registered in Ukraine.
