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What does tuna do to the unborn fetus while pregnant?
Tuna contains high levers of mercury that can cause birth defects.
Is an agent that can cause birth defects known as amniocentesis?
No; a teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects.
Can taking cipro cause birth defects?
Birth defects are possible in pregnant patients taking Cipro. It has not been proven that Cipro is the cause of the defects, however.
For the unborn children of mothers who smoke heavily nicotine is an?
Smoking or using nicotine gum or patches while pregnant, especially during the first trimester, can cause birth defects.
Does Tanning cause birth defects?
no.
Can one dose of benzodiazepines cause birth defects in unborn fetuses?
One dose should not harm the child but regular doses will. Do not take medication that is not safe to do so during pegnancy.
Can smoking and being on the depo shot cause birth defects if pregnant?
Smoking is know to cause premature birth, low birth weight, and premature rupture of membranes, but can possibly cause more serious birth defects.
What are the various birth defects?
There are thousands of identified birth defects. Birth defects are abnormal developments present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability. Some, but not all are fatal.
Can inhalants usage cause birth defects?
No
Can urea cause birth defects in cattle?
No.
Can a male sperm cause birth defects?
Yes, there are several teratogens that can cause birth defects through male exposure. There is documented evidence that exposure to Agent Orange that was used during the Vietnam War has caused birth defects in first and second generation births. Additionally, radiation can lead to issues for many generations afterward. There are some viruses that are mutagenic and can cause defects in progeny as well.
What is the number one cause of birth defects?
alcohol
