Question 1

how do narcotics affect unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Same as mom: Pretty much same way as they affect the mom, including potential for addiction after birth.

Question 2

will hives while pregnant affect unborn child?

Accepted Answer

No: Hives are common.  1 in 5 people gets them at some point in their lives.  Generally, if not caused by food or drug or bee sting allergy, they are not a sign of a dangerous problem.  Unless you have another underlying problem causing the hives, there should be no affect on the fetus.  But make sure you tell your ob.

Question 3

can anger affect an  unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your baby needs a supporting and loving environment in order to thrive.  Of course no pregnancy is perfect!  be sure to protect yourself and your baby!   Consider counseling for situations contributing to anger within the family and always ask for help from other family members and your medical team!

Question 4

lactose intolerant and possibly celiac, how would this affect an unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to be a pbm: As long as you maintain good basic nutrition and rest during your pregnancy, baby should be fine. The fetus has an uncanny ability to draw its needs from your body, so your nutrition is as much to replenish the things baby takes from you as it is to support baby.

Question 5

does cold drinks affect an unborn child and is it normal not feel a baby's movement for several hours in a day and then later feel it.

Accepted Answer

No and yes: No, cold drinks will not affect your unborn child and yes you can feel your baby on and off.

Question 6

how can me having  hsv 2 affect my unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The greatest risk is when you have it first during pregnancy &amp; delivery.At that point there is a greater statistical risk that baby could get the infection and develop a deadly blood and or brain infection within weeks of birth.Secondary outbreaks are less risky &amp; viral sheding can transfer the germ to baby during delivery.Some elect to have a c-section.Discuss your situation with your OB

Question 7

how can sugar and caffeine affect my unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sugar intake is rather innocuous & simply a food. Babies system needs it to grow & what you don't consume your body makes & sends to baby. Caffeine is considered a category c med, animal studies showing some problems for fetuses but no long term studies on human subjects to confirm it. Occasional use is likely ok but heavy consumption may be a problem. Newborns have real pbs getting rid of it.

Question 8

how does the duffy antigen affect the unborn child or twins?

Accepted Answer

Can cause anemia!: Duffy fy(a) antigen can cause mild to severe anemia in fetuses whose mother has the relevant antibody. This can cause fetal hydrops (heart failure) and death, if severe and untreated.

Question 9

can eating espresso beans during pregnancy affect your unborn child?

Accepted Answer

See below: The caffeine could possibly decrease blood flow to the uterus.

Question 10

can you tell me the infectious diseases that would affect an unborn child when the mother has it?

Accepted Answer

Most all infectious: Diseases that a mother has when pregnant, will pass to the unborn child.  They are too numerous to list.

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