A member asked:

Was there a possibility that baby could have defects if you experienced heavy spottings before?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

If you mean episodes: Of bleeding in the 1st or 2nd trimester, it would depend on whether there was any reduction in the flow of blood or oxygen to the fetal brain during those episodes. In the us, ob's follow head growth as well as body growth on fetal ultrasounds.

Answered 1/30/2013

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