Expectant parents know all about preparing their home for a new baby, but the most important steps they can take to safeguard their child’s health start well before pregnancy begins. January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, and Akron Children’s Hospital is spreading the word about how common birth defects are, the toll they can take […]
Multivitamins: A Good Habit that Can Change Lives
As a genetic counselor, one of my roles is to educate women about how to prepare their bodies for a pregnancy with the hope of reducing their chances for birth defects. Taking a multivitamin every day is one positive habit that every woman can develop that could literally change lives.