Precautions for preventing fetal exposure to HIV-infected maternal blood include avoiding: amniocentesis, fetal scalp blood sampling, premature rupturing of the fetal membranes.
Exposure to chickenpox or rubella by a nonimmune pregnant woman may be treated with an injection of immune globulin to help prevent fetal transmission.
The heat escape lessening position, or fetal position, is designed to prevent heat loss in cold environments by minimizing exposure. It involves curling the body into a compact shape to conserve heat and maintain body temperature.
Activities that can disrupt fetal development include smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, exposure to environmental toxins, lack of prenatal care, poor nutrition, and high levels of stress. It is important for pregnant women to take necessary precautions to ensure the health and development of their unborn child.
Edward P. Riley has written: 'Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder' -- subject(s): Fetal alcohol syndrome, Alcohol Drinking, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Health Communication, Adverse effects, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
products of the maternal immune system disrupt fetal development
A technique used by midwives to prevent tearing of the perineum as the fetal head extends
It has the same function as it does in humans - to prevent food from going into the trachea.
Air pollution: To reduce exposure to harmful toxins that can negatively impact fetal development. Nutrition: Encouraging a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients crucial for fetal growth. Chemical exposure: Limiting exposure to harmful chemicals that may disrupt fetal development. Stress management: Promoting strategies to reduce stress levels as high maternal stress can affect prenatal development. Access to healthcare: Ensuring all pregnant individuals have access to proper prenatal care and screenings to monitor and support healthy fetal development.
Testosterone exposure in the womb can affect fetal development by influencing the development of male reproductive organs and brain structures. It can also impact long-term health outcomes by potentially increasing the risk of certain conditions such as cardiovascular disease and behavioral disorders.
Zidovudine (ZDV, AZT, Retrovir) is the only drug that has been proven to help prevent fetal HIV infection.
A fetal chick grows into a chicken, whereas a fetal human grows into a human.
He was curled into the fetal position. _or_ The fetal animal was in distress.