Welcome to IBIS!

Birth Defects are a major cause of infant mortality and a leading cause of disability. Early intervention is important to ameliorate the consequences of birth defects and requires accurate diagnosis and understanding of causes.

Birth Defects can be prevented!

World Birth Defects Prevention Day video 

Key Definitions:

Birth DefectsTeratogenSyndromeGenetic Counseling

Prevention is before Pregnancy:

Pre-Pregnancy PlanningFolic AcidRisks Drugs Medication Infertility Miscarriage

FAQ:

Growth DelayMental DelayDeformitiesShort Stature

Scope of IBIS

Information about amelioration, care and prevention of birth defects, genetic disorders, congenital malformations, anomalies and developmental disorders.

IBIS offers

Overviews of birth defects, genetics and teratology.Links to support groups and health care providers.Factsheets for families and professionals.

TOPICS THEMES

AddictionsAlcoholInfertilityGrowthMedical GeneticsMental retardationPreconception HealthPre-pregnancy planningRadiation and more

SYNDROMES DIAGNOSES (INDEX)

Listing of syndromes, dysmorphology and more

SUPPORT

Parental organizationsHealthcare agenicesProfessional associatons

Polissia Initiative Chornobyl Radiation Health Effects

IBIS is one of several websites sponsored by OMNINET-MEDWORD LLC registered in United States of North America in partnership with the INTERNATIONAL CHARITABLE FUND “OMNI-NET FOR CHILDREN” registered in Ukraine.