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Birth defect prevention organization creates website for families of sick babies

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 20th, 2005

The March of Dimes has created an online community for parents and other family members of sick babies to share information and seek support.

On the site, people can read message boards, ask questions, read stories of others' experiences and share their own. Plus, one can link to a range of information at the online March of Dimes Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center.

"Whether because of prematurity, birth defects or other health problems, every day Colorado families are faced with the frightening experience of caring for an unwell newborn. Connecting with others in the same position can help," said Nadia Shamsuddin, program services...

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