Steps You Can Take to Prevent Birth Defects in Your Baby

Birth defects are more common than you might think: one in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Researcher Dr. Marcia Feldkamp says about 77 percent of birth defects have no known cause, but you still can take steps to decrease the risk of your baby having one. She discusses some of these options and talks about common birth defects—from minor issues like skin spots to major, scary defects such as gastroschisis. Listen to this podcast to learn how to have the healthiest pregnancy and baby possible.