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Birth Defects

There are more than 4,000 birth defects affecting three out of every 100 babies born in the United States. Ask questions here about these abnormalities and possible treatments.

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Does weed killer cause birth defects?

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Asked by Wiki User

The scary answer is: we don't know. Every packet of synthetic marijuana is different, but they all contain powerful chemicals that can harm the mother and the baby. Remember, anything you are taking, your baby is taking too.

There also might be the possibility of loosing the baby if you do synthetic weed because fake weed has a purgative effect (it makes you barf a lot). Purgatives (things that make you barf and/or eliminate a lot) can cause spontaneous abortion or premature birth.

Why are some babies born with birth defects?

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There are random birth defects as well as those that are caused by something the mother and even father did before birth. In other words, something that happened during the pregnancy. Remember that the first few weeks are extremely important, and often that is the time where the woman does not even know if she is pregnant yet. A heart is beating by the time she finds out!

Obviously, alcohol and smoking anything can have adverse affects such as fetal alcohol syndrome. But our society and media, bought by the large pharmaceutical companies, keeps most women in the dark about how steroids (aka "birth control") also cause countless birth defects in the first few weeks of pregnancy - especially to male babies in utero..

: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7333 : This is the reason that prostate cancer rates have skyrocketed since the pill arrived in 1960. A deformed prostate is not visible at birth, but can still cause prostate cancer in men decades later. these are the fact the the big pharmaceutical companies are desperate to keep women from knowing. They also don't want you to know about the decimated and deformed male fish populations downstream of water treatment plants due to even microscopic amounts of female steroids. : So, steroids like the pill, patches, IUD, and ring can give you breast cancer and your male child prostate cancer - even if you get off them as soon as you know you're pregnant. The sad fact is, it is often too late. The damage has already been done. : http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/112/1/73

A huge second source of birth defects are all the premature births needlessly caused because of a woman's previous abortion:

http://www.jpands.org/vol8no2/rooney.pdf

And, naturally, children born to early due his or her mother's compromised cervix and/or damaged uterus suffer from any number of birth defects as a result - the most common apparently being cerebral palsy.

These are the facts that big pharma and planned parenthood are doing their level best to keep everyone in the dark about, since these facts would not be good for their profits.

What causes abnormal fetal devlopment and birth defects?

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it can occur when a mother drinks, smokes, or is using drugs. I believe that most deformities are passed down trough the family tree. It's a good idea to be educated about your family's medical history. and also be informed about you partners history as well. if you have concerns let you doctor know about it.
my dads family is prone to web feet. but lucky for my siblings and I we never got it.

How do you avoid defects such as undercut and burn-through?

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avoid the excessive heating of base voltage

Can young pregnancy cause birth defects?

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Asked by Wiki User

If Chuck Norris says so then yes!!

How long is the average lifespan of a person with polydactyly?

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If they only have polydactyly and no other defect, then as long as any other person. However, if it is linked to another genetic defect, then the life expectancy would be as long as any other person with that defect.

Can abcessed tooth cause other health problems?

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Yes. There have been many reported incidences of chronic conditions improving when an abscessed tooth is properly dealt with.

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Abscess is caused by an infection and if not treated bacteria can spread trough the blood stream and damage various organs and lead to life threatening conditions. Here's a short video about abscess causes and treatment -

http://www.checkdent.com/en/videos/tooth-abscess-9.html

Does syphilis cause birth defects?

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Chlamydia does not cause birth defects, but an infected mother may pass it to her baby during birth, causing infected eyes and/or pneumonia, both of which can be treated with antibiotics. It can also cause preterm labor or premature rupture of membranes. see associated website.

Does methadone cause birth defects?

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Asked by Wiki User

While it is known that many women take metformin before getting pregnant to regulate their their ovulatory cycle, the studies have not yet proven if it may lead or not to birth defects taken after pregnancy.

What will happen when a baby is born with 'heart with hole' condition?

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Holes in the outer walls are generally fatal.

Holes in the inner walls cause blood to flow in various wrong directions. (This causes murmurs.) The results vary from minor and inconsequential to life-threatening. Most are amenable to surgery.

How many birth defects are there?

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The overall birth defect rate is about one in every 33 live births, or about 3%. Of the six billion people on the planet, at present, 200 million have some type of birth defect.

In the history of the world, several billion people have had some type of birth defect.

How did thalidomide cause birth deformities?

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This occurred due to the fact that the first manufacturer of thalidomide was a German pharmaceutical company - which first sold this drug in October of 1957. This was followed by British approval of the drug. Subsequently, over the next ten years or so, about 2,500 "thalidomide babies" were born in Germany, and about 2,000 in Great Britain. The birth defect is called phocomelia, a shortening of the limbs, in which they appear to look like the flippers on a seal.

Also, the FDA did not approve thalidomide in the U.S. (although quite a few tablets found their way to the U.S., despite the FDA ban).

What are the causes of wood defects?

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There are many issues that can effect the quality of wood & timber. Defects usually mean that a quality piece of timber can be sold at a discounted price.

Why does the baby lie upside down in the womb?

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At the beginning of the third trimester (28 weeks) the baby will probably be lying head up in the womb. Around the 35th week of the pregnancy and onwards, the baby normally turns around so that he is facing head downwards, ready to be born. However, not all babies do this, this is just the 'norm.' Some babies remain head up in the womb, this is called a breech position and can cause complications at the birth. This is one of the most common reasons for an elective caesearian.

What are the drugs that cause birth defects?

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See Isotretinoin (ACCUTANE®), acitretin (SORIATANE®), finasteride (PROPECIA®), fluorouracil (FLUOROPLEX® or EFUDEX®), griseofulvin (GRIFULVIN®, FULVICIN®, GRIS-PEG®, GRISACTIN®), goserelin (ZOLADEX®), podophyllin/podophyllum (PODOCOM®), stanozolol (WINSTROL®), tazarotene (TAZORAC®), methotrexate and thalidomide (THALIDOMID®).

What is a major birth defect?

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Birth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth. Major birth defects are abnormalities that lead to developmental or physical disabilities or require medical or surgical treatment. There are more than 4,000 different known birth defects, ranging from minor to serious, and although many can be treated or cured, they're the leading cause of death in the first year of life.

Can a male sperm cause birth defects?

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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 foods will prevent neural tube defects?

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The vitamin known to help prevent neural tube defects is folic acid, also called Vitamin B9 or folate. Foods rich in folate include the following:

  • Black-eyed peas
  • Lentils
  • Okra
  • Kidney beans
  • Great Northern beans
  • Broccoli
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Beets
  • Lima beans
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Spinach
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Corn
  • Asparagus
  • Baked beans
  • Green peas
  • Baked potato
  • Cabbage
  • Avocados
  • Peanuts
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Tomato Juice
  • Orange juice
  • Strawberries
  • Oranges
  • Eggs
  • Bananas

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