Question 1

does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) cause birth defects or autism?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no reported birth defects with the use of prescribed Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). There has also been no link found between use of Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and development of autism. Does not mean a child born to a woman who used Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can't develop autism - just does not happen at any increased incidence than the general population.

Question 2

are some antiepileptic medications known to cause birth defects or autism in a 22 week pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Antiepileptic: Yes, this is something you need to discuss with your ob.  Monitoring can be done, to help determine if there are any anomalies.. Do not just stop the medication though, because seizures can cause a bigger problem for the fetus.

Question 3

did extreme emotional stress during pregnancy cause birth defects or autism in the baby?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: No particular cause has been associated with autism but a combination of factors may contribute. Severe emotional stress during pregnancy however may result in factors that may contribute to poor maternal health with resultant low birth and prematurity. These in turn may contribute to factors that may negatively impact a baby cognitively.

Question 4

10 wks pregnant. just got a flu.will it harm the baby? read about autism , birth defects? what can i do at this point? please help ! stressed out !!

Accepted Answer

There is: 0.0000000% chance you have harmed your baby!  Stop reading about autism and birth defects!  OK...  first off, congratulations!   The best thing you can do for your pregnancy is take a prenatal vitamin.   Don't smoke.  Avoid alcohol.   Limit or eliminate caffeine.  But beyond that, just take care of yourself.   Pregnancy is a natural process and a wonderful journey.   Enjoy it and relax!

Question 5

late 30s couple ttc for 1st time. no family history of autism/downs & both fit & healthy. what is % of risk for autism/birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Birth defects : About 1-2%. Put another way though, worst case scenario, 49/50 times all is normal.

Question 6

does roaccutane (accutane) medication for acne cause birth defects in a child if the father is taking it, not the mother?

Accepted Answer

No: It affects only mother takes during pregnancy, not the father, make sure he does not rub it on you by mistake.

Question 7

can a father's drug use during conception cause birth defects - for example cocaine, opioids, depressants, stimulants, lsd/ecstacy?

Accepted Answer

Of course!: He does contribute 50% of the pregnancy product and genes are known to be altered by excess substance abuse. The classic case is the use of marijuana on congenital malformations.

Question 8

can having an opiate addiction cause a decrease in sexual desires?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And beyond that, any drug addition will cause a decrease in all desires, other than the desire to use more drugs.

Question 9

my baby's father is over 40, will he be more prone to birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Slightly higher risk: There is a link between paternal age and some birth defects but the overall risk is low. The current scientific explanation is that dna changes occur more frequently in sperm as men ages. The risk is low and increases with the age of the man.

Question 10

if the father takes antidepressants at conception can the unborn baby be affected or be born with birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Not likely!: It is highly unlikely that a father taking antidepressants when his wife conceives, would expect any effect on the developing fetus. A large review  of women taking antidepressants before and during pregnancy failed to find any major adverse effect. Consider what the effect of a clinical depression, in either mother or father, might have on a developing fetus. Many  "self-medicate" w/alcohol, etc.

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Late 30s couple ttc for 1st time. no family history of autism/downs & both fit & healthy. what is % of risk for autism/birth defects?

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