Do Your Own Research

Students, educators, attorneys and others doing research on birth defects and their causes frequently contact BDRC. The links below can help you find the information you need.

  • On-Line Mendelian Inheritance in Man
    A searchable database of over 10,000 genetic disorders.
  • National Library of Medicine
    Do free research in Medline.
  • National Academy of Sciences
    Agent Orange Reports
  • Access all the major search engines at once!
  • The Health Resource
    Customized research reports on specific birth defects and disabilities...20% discount for BDRC members. A recommended resource for attorneys, researchers and parents who want a comprehensive (100-150 page) report on their child's condition.
  • MDJunction
    Find a doctor in your area, read professional information, patients’ reviews and ratings. Rate and recommend your doctors.
  • Symptoms of Pregnancy
    Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy with possible alternative explanations for the symptoms.
  • Pregnancy Guide
    Your ultimate guide on Teenage-Pregnancy. Find useful articles, news, links and resources on Teenage-Pregnancy
  • The Real Baby Guide to pregnancy and having a baby.
    A real guide to being Pregnant and living with a baby from someone who has been through it! Baby names, Child Trust fund, Maternity clothes and Dad to be sections.
  • Ask Baby
    Useful information on everything from getting pregnant to baby led weaning and much more.
  • First Name Meanings
    Baby names for girls and boys, their meanings and origins at BabyChatter.com. It's what all the chatter is about!
  • Early Childhood Links
    A directory of websites for educating, entertaining, furnishing, outfitting, and parenting children.
  • Baby Names
    Search over 16,000 baby names and meanings, create baby name polls, add baby names to your favorites list and more!
  • Baby Corner
    Find pregnancy and baby information, expert advice, message boards, calculators and tools for those those trying to conceive, pregnant, and parents.
 
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