Abortion Because of Birth Defects? A Story and Statistics

During Birth Defects Awareness Month, we join collective efforts to support families who are affected both directly and indirectly by birth defects, and to raise awareness around these conditions and people living with them. #DaysMatter BGI strives to play a role in this space by applying #genomics to deliver prenatal testing solutions that can supply expecting parents with the information they need to prepare for the future. If you found our video informative, share it with a loved one to sprea

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are America's most common birth defect and the most common cause of infant death related to birth defects. However, thanks to medical advances that have been made through research, more than 85% of babies born with CHDs now live to reach at least age 18. The Children's Heart Foundation is dedicated to funding research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CHDs so that all CHD patients get the chance to live longer, healthier lives. | The Children'