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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.
516 Questions
What kind of birth defect is PPHN?
PPHN is a birth defect caused by antidepressant drugs like Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac and more. A child can be born with PPHN if his mother takes Zoloft, for example, during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Slage inclusion welding defect?
Slag is normally seen as elongated lines either continuous or discontinuous along the length of the weld.
What is the term for an environmental agent that produces birth defects?
The term for an environmental agent that produces birth defects is "teratogen." Teratogens can include a variety of substances, such as certain medications, alcohol, infections, and environmental toxins, that can disrupt normal fetal development. Exposure to teratogens during critical periods of pregnancy can lead to various congenital abnormalities and developmental issues.
What birth defects can come from changing cat litter while pregnant?
nothing but some bleeding blatter
How does cleft lip affect people?
If not treated, it'll make then look a lot different. Pronounciation and speech can be more difficult. Bad cases can make it hard for the person to nurse and feed as a baby.
Will baby gerbils have birth defects if a brother and sister mate?
Yes. Inbreeding will cause fixed wrists, kinky tails, etc.
Do NOT let them mate!
Why was you born with an extra earlobe on your left ear?
I was just born that way I guess. It's really more of a half earlobe.
Source: My left ear.
What kind of birth defects can caffeine cause to a fetus?
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).
What are the birth defects of taking antidepressants?
Unfortunately, exist a lot of birth defects caused by antidepressant drugs. I know that antidepressants members of SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) family can cause :
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
- Heart disease
I highly recommend to avoid these drugs and try to treat depression with other methods like healthy food, sport and family.
Can psilocybin mushrooms cause birth defects?
There is no study that links Psilocybin use to birth defects. The compound produces a compound that bonds to the HT5 receptors in the brain, mimicking serotonin. Anything that the mother takes is know to be passed to the child.
That is a method used to rinse out the vaginal interior. You use a mild solution. Most are prepackaged and ready to use now, insert the little end and rinse out the interior area of the vagina. It is not recommended to do on a regular basis as it can cause your delicate inner lining to become unbalanced pH wise or to get some sort of yeast problem.
Douche. It is the process of cleaning the female genitals by irrigation, usually with water.
When does a baby need to be born with a multi cystic kidney?
A baby does not need to be born with polycystic kidney disease. PKD is caused by a genetic defect.
What are the Factors which cause defects in NMR spectrum?
The main factor is the presence of water.
If the sample is NOT fully dried of water it will cause a big 'spike' in the spectrum .
Can suboxone cause birth defects?
It doesn't say but it does say you should not take it when pregnant. Speak to your doctor about another medication instead. This also applies after the baby is born if you breastfeed.
Can negative rh factors cause birth defects in babies?
I am a 60 year old with rh positive blood, just discovered that I am the 4th child of an rh negative mother...I have just been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and remember reading somewhere that the rh factor caused "bell chest" and heart abnormalities. I also have had hearing problems since I was a child... underdeveloped eustachian tubes...myringotomy tubes since forever and ear infections since then as well but I see my Grandson suffering the same thing so maybe genetic and not related to rh factor. I asked my Dr. but he came up with nothing but I know he doesn't know everything :) ...so here I am looking for answers too...anybody have a handle on this rh negativity thing from 60 years ago? Can it be associated with heart problems or am I pipe dreaming??
What are granite countertop defects?
some of the lighter colors can stain, even if you seal it
granite is pretty easy to work with though and is usually a good choice if you can afford it. . .if you want something even tougher try quartz Another answer: Pitting, cracks (sometimes called fissures), rodding cracking the sink rails, spalling, bacterial contamination (granite starts to smell bad), Radon and radiation. Heavy metals can be a problem with some granites.
How are antianxiety drugs linked with birth defects?
Antipsychotic and antianxiety agents. Several drugs given for anxiety and mental illness are known to cause specific defects
