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If you are pregnant can taking drugs lead to having a baby with Down syndrome?
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∙ 13y ago
No, Down syndrome is strictly a genetically inherited condition; though taking drugs during pregnancy can lead to other health problems for the baby.
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Is their any prevention for down syndrome?
Don't do drugs while pregnant.
Can medications - such as Valium or Xanax - cause Down syndrome?
Nobody really knows exactly what causes Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a condition where a baby is born with an extra chromosome in their DNA. There is some evidence that says having a baby at an older age (40 and above) may have a higher risk of having a Down Syndrome baby. Taking medicines cannot cause you to develop Down Syndrome, because it's something you are born with; however, taking addictive drugs while you are pregnant does cause serious damage in the unborn baby, and many babies born to alcoholics and drug addicts have brain damage. There is a possibility that Down Syndrome could occur if the chromosomes are damaged.
Do women who use drugs before and during pregnancy have a greater chance of having babies with Asperger's Syndrome?
Aspergers syndrome and autism are passed genetically, so drugs do not affect it
Does pregnant teens take drugs while being pregnant?
Taking drugs while pregnant may seriously deform your baby. Addicts are less likely to be able to keep their babies.
What are the causes of having special child?
Drinking while pregnant Drinking ALOT before having sex Doing drugs while pregnant Doing drugs before sex Having sex with a family member (either brother or sister)
What is the difference between taking drugs and having a prescription?
Prescriptions are drugs. Taking drugs is done by abusing controlled substances, or by taking a prescribed medication as directed. In short, there is no difference, other than the intention of the user.
How did Whintney Huston die?
Taking a bath after having many drugs.
People that use drugs what is the percentage that commit crimes?
lol taking drugs means you have drugs and having drugs IS a crime... 100% :P
What drugs should a women avoid if she is trying to become pregnant?
ALL of them ! If a woman is trying to become pregnant, the only drugs she should be taking, are those prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner !
How can you prevent yourself from getting pregnant without using drugs or condoms?
By not having sex.
When he use drugs do that stop a woman from having a baby?
It can affect your chances of getting pregnant, some drugs have a link with a mans fertility
What should pregnant women do before taking calcium channel blockers?
Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should check with their physicians before using these drugs.
