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Is there a possibility of me doing something that gives my baby a heart murmur while i'm pregnant?
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Rarely yes: Usually not. There are some medications however that may affect the baby's developing heart if you are taking them during pregnancy. Important to check with your OB doctor!
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: If by heart murmur you mean a heart defect (they are not synonymous though), yes. There are certain medications that are associated with heart defects (even taking Aspirin can be dangerous) and alcohol or smoking can be a problem. Discuss with your doctor behaviors during pregnancy that can be harmful to your baby.
Answered 2/6/2015
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