Question 1

why are some babies are born with birth defects ?

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Many reasons.: Genetic, environmental, drug teratogenicity, accidental factors all can cause birth defects. 2-4% of all liveborns in the us have a major or minor anomaly at birth. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily starting at least 3-12 months before conception to prevent >90% of open neural tube defects and >75% of cardiac defects!

Question 2

why didn't anyone tell us there were birth defects in our precious babies born from ivf?

Accepted Answer

Infor availiable: Slight increase was undoubtably explained to you, check your contract.  Birth defects also can occur in non ivf kids as well as learning disabilities.   Congrats on giving birth.

Question 3

what percent of babies have a birth defect?

Accepted Answer

About 3%: About 3 out of every 100 babies are born with some type of birth defect.  Some can be very minor, and some are more serious.  Some disease (like diabetes in the mother), or use of some medications in pregnancy can increase the risk of a baby having a birth defect.

Question 4

are tiny babies more likely to have birth defect?

Accepted Answer

No: They may have immature effects, but structural birth defects are the same.

Question 5

whats so bad about aborting babies with severe birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Big controversy!: With all the technology and genetic testing that can indicate fetal problems, we are now faced with the ethical dilemma of terminating pregnancy if a severe defect is found.  Many people have extremely strong feelings on both sides.  Honestly, it is up to the parents, the ob, the pediatrician, and the geneticist to sit down, explore the information and the parents decide.

Question 6

just found out that military babies born with birth defects may be linked to anthrax and gases/ is this true?

Accepted Answer

No: Children born to us servicemembers do have birth defects, but  not more often than any other group: 3/100 births. These questions about parents' exposure to chemicals, infections, or stress during war - from vietnam to the present - have been studied within the us military and by outside agencies and contractors. Some anecdotes seem alarming, but no unusual scientific findings have been reported.

Question 7

dr.is it true that ladies who get pregnant by self/home insemination will get birth defects/menatally/physicaly retarded babies?

Accepted Answer

No it is not: No increased risk of medical conditions.

Question 8

my parents were cousins & my brother had down syndrome. now i am too getting married to my cousin soon, are there any birth defect risks in our future babies, how to prevent those risks ?

Accepted Answer

Prevent=don't marry: Down syndrome is a random event &amp; has nothing to do with their cousin status. We each have recessive genes to an estimated 3-5 potential metabolic problem like PKU and the closer a kinship, the more chance an offspring from that pairing would have a recessive genetic disease. This is highest if a parent fathers a child with a daughter, and the risk declines the further away the relationship goes

Question 9

hi, my wife took estradiol 2mg tablet twice a day at 5th week of pregnancy for 9 days without knowing that she was pregnant. later we came to know that this tablet is not safe during pregnancy. is it affect baby and cause any birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry.: While Estradiol falls into category X and Estradiol should not be used during pregnancy. There appears to be little or no increased risk of birth defects in children born to women who inadvertently used estrogens during early pregnancy. Make sure your OB Dr knows about the exposure. Imaging and tests throughout the pregnancy can monitor the development of the fetus.

Question 10

i punched my stomach many many times during my first trimester and now im worried it caused brain issues or birth defects. i have since started seeing a psychiatrist but im so scared i hurt the baby. the last ultrasound was good & babys moving alot?

Accepted Answer

You did not hurt: your baby by punching your stomach during the first trimester, so stop beating yourself up. It is good that you are seeking mental health.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

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