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Is it true if a parent that has schitsophrania has a baby, the baby can be born with birth defects? such as a hole in the heart or baby as vegetable?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not true: She has a chance to have a normal baby like anyone else.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Not birth defects fr: Not birth defects from schizophrenia but there is a likelihood that the baby may have inherited a genetic predisposition toward schizophrenia and should be monitored.

Answered 4/30/2013

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Medicine side effect: Having schizophrenia will not cause problems for the baby, but there are many side effects from schizophrenia medications that can effect a baby.

Answered 7/15/2013

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