Spina bifida: Malformations occur in 4% of all pregnancies and can involve any organ system; spina bifida is a more common malformation involving lack of complete spine and/or skull formation. The risk can be increased by low Folic Acid levels. Other malformations are increased among women who are overweight, have diabetes, or are on certain medications.
Answered 8/9/2019
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Common deformities : And causes-club feet (unknown, possible causes: family hx, environmental factors, underlying developmental abnormality);cleft lip/ palate(genetic, environmental); spina bifida (malformation of neural tube); missing limbs (unknown, maternal exposure to chemicals or virus might be possible causes); Down syndrome ( chromosomal birth defect).
Answered 8/25/2019
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