Question 1

what dose it mean when an unborn baby have more fluid then brain tissue?

Accepted Answer

ALERT: If this is truly the case, the baby may have congenital hydrocephalus.  If this information is correct, need to discuss with OB-Gyn and a pediatrician.

Question 2

my unborn baby has water on the brain of 10mm. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Our brains all make spinal fluid and the brain is washed by and floats in this "water".  If there is an imbalance of production and reabsorption the fluid can accumulate and may be referred to as hydrocephalus or "water on the brain".  You can visit with a pediatric neurosurgeon who can explain more based on you baby's scans.

Question 3

does using bug sprays right before pregnancy potentially harm sperm & egg and harm the fetus? heard it may cause brain cancer to unborn baby. thanks!

Accepted Answer

No: It is unlikely to remain in your system very long after exposure.  Some bug sprays are considered unsafe in pregnancy, but the risks are low.  What is more, certain insect-born illnesses are potentially more harmful, so you'll have to weigh your risks and benefits based on your location.

I usually recommend deet-free bug sprays.

Question 4

can you tell me is fluid around the fetus brain at 28 weeks dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Brain: At 28 weeks it is early to say if this fluid is a concern, if the fluid continues to increase during the pregnancy then that is more of a concern and will need evaluation by a pediatric neurosurgeon.

Question 5

during an ultrasound, what if fluid is noticed on babies brain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: There are spaces within the developing brain where fluid is supposed to be.The size & shape of these spaces is sometimes visible depending on the type of study sensitivity of the probe used. If the fluid collection is excessive, the feature will be monitored. Many will require treatment after delivery and some before. Each case is managed based on individual features.

Question 6

list of brain abnormalities in fetus?

Accepted Answer

MANY: Neural tube defects:  include anencephaly (no cortex) , spina bifida (open spine)  and cephalocele. Hydrocephalus is found in about 2 per 1, 000 births. Ventriculomegaly (enlarged ventricles)  also holoprosencephaly (incomplete cleavage of the forebrain)  agenesis of the corpus callosum, the dandy-walker complex (cyst in 4th ventricle)
microcephalus is small head/brain. Various cyst (e.g.Arachnoid).

Question 7

at which week does the fetus' brain start developing?

Accepted Answer

RIGHT AWAY: The fifth week of pregnancy, or the third week after conception, marks the beginning of the embryonic period. This is when the baby's brain, spinal cord, heart and other organs begin to form.

Question 8

what are some examples of brain abnormalities in babies?

Accepted Answer

MANY: Neural tube defects:  include anencephaly (no cortex) , spina bifida (open spine)  and cephalocele. Hydrocephalus is found in about 2 per 1, 000 births. Ventriculomegaly (enlarged ventricles)  also holoprosencephaly (incomplete cleavage of the forebrain)  agenesis of the corpus callosum, the dandy-walker complex (cyst in 4th ventricle)
microcephalus is small head/brain. Various cyst (e.g.Arachnoid).

Question 9

how big is a fetus's brain at each stage of development?

Accepted Answer

Fetal brain: growth is similar in all mammals up to a point. I direct you to have a look at any text book of embryology (a picture is worth a thousand words-I&#x27;m limited to 400 characters here)

Question 10

how do anencephaly babies survive when they have no brain?

Accepted Answer

See below: They have a brain stem, which will control breathing and heart rate.

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