after 35, what are the possible birth defects?

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Answer 1

Birth Defects: Birth defects are usually spontaneous occurrences unless they are related to genetic abnormalities or exposure to substances that are known to cause birth defects. After 35 a women has a higher risk of a fetus having a genetically abnormal fetus and therefore a slightly higher risk of birth defects that are associated with these genetic issues. Antenatal testing and sonograms can help detect.

Answer 2

Similar to younger: In the world of birth defects, age starts to increase chances of chromosome anomalies, like Down syndrome, adding about 1% risk at 40 and 5% at 50.You must add this to the risk a mom would have one at any age. There are a lot of different ones, and only a consultation with a clinical geneticist could define yours.

Answer 3

Some: Some problems, like cleft lip, can be see on ultrasound. Others like down's syndrome, can be detect with amniocentesis. No tests or set of tests can find all problems, however.

Answer 4

Sometime: It depends on the defect. There are now many defined genetic diseases and screening can be performed early in pregnancy. If the defect is genetic, it probably be detected in utero.

Answer 5

Yes: Most meds are safe in pregnancy, but there are a few that are reliably teratogenic. Accutane reliably causes birth defects. Ace inhibitors can cause renal anomalies. Some antiseizure medications increase the risk of birth defects. One needs to check with their doctor about each med they are taking. Some drugs are teratogenic in early pregnancy but safe later on. Check with your md.

Answer 6

Some can, some don't: A prescription acne med taken by mouth causes well described birth defects & women on the med are required to be on 2 forms of birth control. Many medications do not cause problems. If you are planning to get pregnant it is important to make sure any med or supplement you take is safe.

Answer 7

List is too long: That list is way too long. Unless a drug is listed by the fda as category a or b there is at least a theoretical risk. The risk is higher for a d drug and absolute danger if rated x.

Answer 8

Most notorious is: Thalidomide, 1/3 of women who took it between 5-8 weeks gave birth to kids with absent arms or legs or parts thereof. The experience led to research & present classification of medications based on the threat of defects. Each medication you take whether prescribed or otc may have an effect & should be discussed with your ob.

Answer 9

Yes: Depending on why one would be lookng, a high resolution, high level ultrasound and a biopsy of tissue in the womb (chorionic villus sampling) along with blood testing can pick up birth defects. There is much more to consider. But yes it can be done.

Answer 10

Expert ultrasound: An ultrasound examination might show some abnormalities, but many might not be visible at 3 months. Also not all birth defects (congenital anomalies) are associated with chromosome abnormalities so screening the blood of the pregnant woman or testing the placental tissue would not detect them. Testing of the fetal blood or amniotic fluid isnt typically done early may be referred to experienced mfm.

Answer 11

Yes, in more than on: Ultrasound and maternal blood tests (aka genetic screen) can detect risk of birth defects by the end of the first trimester (10-14 weeks from the first day of last menstrual period.) if a birth defect is suspected, other diagnostic tests such as chorionic villi sampling and amniocentesis as well as repeat ultrasound can help to diagnose the specific problem.

Answer 12

Perhaps.: Down syndrome can now be detect by blood test by 12 weeks. Most fetal anatomical problems do not manifest untl 16-20 weeks, although some major defects can be gleaned as early as 12-14 weeks in expert centers with transvaginal prenatal sonography.

Answer 13

Depends: Something's cause serious birth defects , others only add a small increased risk, it is best to review specific products with a doctor before using.

Answer 14

Depends: Birth defects come in all "sizes". Some are extremely serious and cause death, like anencephaly, where most of the brain is missing. Some are minor and and easy to treat, like an extra finger. Different chemicals are known to be associated with different kinds of birth defects, so it completely depends on which product or chemical you are using.

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