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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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How much folic acid for how long prevents neural tube defects in babies?

There is no guarantee that folic acid supplementation will prevent neural tube defects, though it has been proven to reduce the risk.

In a woman who has no family history of neural tube defects, it is suggested that she take 0.4 mg of folic acid each day, while a woman with a family history is asked to take 4 mg of folic acid each day (10 times the amount).

Ideally the women would begin taking folic acid at least 3 months before conception, and continue it through at least the end of the first trimester.

Can taking Alesse and antibiotics while pregnant cause birth defects?

It really depends on the antibiotic and the class drug it is. Drugs are rated different classes based on their risk to a pregnancy. For example, Amoxicillin is considered a class B drug. Class B drugs are considered relatively safe. Tetracycline on the other hand is considered a Class D drug, meaning there is sufficient data to determine the drug is harmful during pregnancy.

For more information on drug classes, you can start at the related link. To find out what class of drug your antibiotic is, go to any drug database and look up the drug information. It should list the pregnancy category in the information.

I would discuss the use of Alesse and the antibiotics with your doctor or midwife if you are pregnant.

Will a baby be born with a birth defect if you are taking a diet pill and do not know if you are pregnant?

I know of no birth defects associated with diet pill use, but know two things: 1) As soon as you discover you are pregnant, you should stop taking all over-the-counter medicines until you first talk with your doctor and get his okay. 2) No one who is pregnant should be taking diet pills, so don't continue.

Do you know anyone who used Crinone gel after a miscarriage and had birth defects of normal babies?

I never had a problem with crinone. I know there is a risk. I had my daughter who is now 3 after having fertility problems I was on crinone for about 5 months she came out as healthy and as strong as can be. Im now starting it again because Im 5 weeks pregnant and my fertility dr does it as a precaution. Sorry.

What birth defects are caused by genes and environmental factors?

A less understood cause of birth defects results from the interaction of genes from one or both parents plus environmental influences.Cleft lip and palate.Clubfoot.hydrocephalus.Diabetes mellitus.Heart defects.Some forms of cancer.

Eating black pepper during pregnancy is good for baby?

There have not been many studies done regarding black pepper during pregnancy. Pregnant women oftentimes have extreme cravings, it is best to avoid large amounts of black pepper.

What is extradural defect?

Break it down: MC Hammer style

Ventral is for humans front part of the body (ie. the chest, knees, face, etc)

Extra is outside

Dural is having to do with the dura mater, one of the layers of the membranes covering the spinal cord.

So a ventral extradural defect would be some sort of defect (probably a weakness) on the outer boundary between the dura mater and the spinal cord at the belly side of the cord. It could represent anything from changes of aging to a herniated disk to a tumor. The rest of the radiology report, as well as the history and physical, will tell you the medical meaning of this description term.

What is the cause if born without female reproductive organs?

If you are male you are born without female reproductive organs. However some people may have damaged DNA and may be born with features that differ form the accepted norm. It is possible that the different feature could be their reproductive organs.

What are the most common defects in buildings?

There are many common defects in buildings. Examples of common defects in buildings includes external wall breakage, squeaking floors, and cracking windows.

Is it normal for the baby to be breech at 26 weeks and when will she flip upside down like she's supposed to?

Some babies flip at the last minute possible.. like during labor!! at 26 weeks the baby is plenty small enough to move freely about and most likely will turn. Usually it's not a concern until 36-27 weeks when they are starting to get to big to make that much of a turn-around! ~pawsalmighty

Are all birth defects unavoidable?

No, most birth defects aren't avoidable. They are genetic abnormalities that are normally passed down to younger generations. Some passed down genetic attributes skip a generation or two.

Why does brain damage due to injuries disease or birth defects have such a serious consequence on our lives?

it causes your brain to not work tht much for example say this kid had brain damage his brain would not work as good as your brain

If you are on a month to month rental can you still be charged late charges?

Yes, even if you are on a month-to-month rental agreement, landlords can impose late charges if you fail to pay your rent on time, as long as this policy is clearly stated in the lease agreement. It's important to check the terms of your rental contract to understand the late fee structure and any grace periods that may apply. If these terms are not outlined, local laws on rental agreements may also provide guidance on late charges.

What is 7 welding defects?

Under cut: groove formed along the edges of welding bead, thereby reducing the thickness of base metal

Cracks: Discontinuity in the weld zone

Porosity: Holes in the weld metal caused by the entrapment of gas

Slag inclusion: An entrapment of slag or other foreign metal actually inside the weld metal

Lack of penetration: Lack of weld metal actually entering the parent

Lack of fusion: Lack of thorough and complete mixing between filler metal and base metal

What are the four defects in tetralogy of fallot?

Pulmonary Atresia (or Pulmonary Stenosis)

Right Ventricular Hypertrophy

Ventricular Septal Defect

Overriding Aorta

What birth defects can antibiotics cause?

Certain antibiotics are known tetratogens. Tetracycline affects bone growth and discolors the teeth. Drugs used to treat tuberculosis can lead to hearing problems and damage to a nerve in the head (cranial damage).

What happens to animals with birth defects?

The either fix the problem or kill it, via stoning to death...

What are Defects of robots?

From ages to today we didn't see any perfect totality robot. present years usage of robots were known to all and it is getting popularized in recent years. To find faults of Robotic machines we have no answer to it but we can say that some of developing robots like Asimo and i cub might be origin of defect less robots.

Conclusion: In this epilogue i can say that every thing in world has expiry date and repairs to it from a molecule of atom to galaxies.

(Always be)

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