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Although there is no evidence that caffeine causes birth defects in people, it does cause such effects in laboratory animals given very large doses (equal to human doses of 12-24 cups of coffee a day).
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Would the medications a man takes cause birth defects?
No. The fetus is developed by the mother, and what she partakes in, and consumes, will affect the baby through the blood supply. The birth defects from FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) is one of many of these conditions. The only birth defects that the father could pass on to the fetus are those that which are genetic.
What does tuna do to the unborn fetus while pregnant?
Tuna contains high levers of mercury that can cause birth defects.
What kind of harm can taking medications for bipolar disease effect a fetus?
Several bipolar medications are known to cause birth defects.
If im about 1 month pregnant can taking a strong pill cause a misscarage?
Not likely, but depending on what it is, it may cause birth defects, or major complications to the mother and fetus.
Which of these statements is trueTeratogens were developed by scientists to aid in producing healthy fetuses?
Teratogens can cause birth defects.
How are anticonvulsants linked to birth defects?
Drugs given to prevent seizures can cause serious problems in the developing fetus,including mental retardation and slow growth. Studies in the United Kingdom and Australia have tracked the percentage of birth defects caused by certain antiepileptic drugs
Who should not take sweet clover?
Coumarin can also cause birth defects and bleeding in the fetus. Therefore, the use of sweet clover should be avoided during pregnancy.
Why is it important that sex cells have half the number of original chromosomes?
It can cause defects to the fetus
How are systemic antifungal drugs linked to birth defects?
In laboratory studies of animals, systemic antifungal drugs have caused birth defects and other problems in the mother and fetus. Studies have not been done on pregnant women, so it is not known whether these drugs cause similar effects in people.
Can anticoagulants be used during pregnancy?
Anticoagulants may cause many serious problems if taken during pregnancy. Birth defects, severe bleeding in the fetus, and other problems that affect the physical or mental development of the fetus or newborn are possible.
Why can it be harmful to the fetus for a pregnant woman to work in a job where she handles dangerous chemicals?
due to birth defects
Can you take a birth control pill to terminate your pregnancy?
No. It will not terminate the pregnancy. It could however cause birth defects in the fetus and cause you more problems. If you wish to terminate a pregnancy, do it the most responsible way with a doctor's help and an abortion. Otherwise, simply have the child.
