Sentences with phrase «affected with this birth defect»

Siberian huskies are commonly affected with this birth defect as are miniature poodles, labrador retrievers, collies, Welsh corgis, wire - haired fox terriers and West Highland white terriers.

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Chemotherapy during the first trimester should be avoided because of the increased risk of birth defects; chemotherapy during the second and third trimester — while generally safe — can still be associated with after affects.»

For years Kolcraft has supported the March of Dimes with donations over a hundred thousand dollars and hundreds of volunteer hours to support families affected by premature births or birth defects.

Other challenges less common but that do exist, are other birth defects or physical and intellectual challenges that can occur with duodenal atresia, such as other physical issues like constipation and organ issues, possible motor coordination issues, and conditions such as Down Syndrome, which will affect learning and growth of the child.

As I research it more it sounds like the whole belief is «marijuana could be harmful, best to avoid it», but with little affect... in fact it sounds very similar to the sort of research I saw when I tried to determine rather heavy caffeine use could lead to birth defects.

Most previous research into the heredity of autism has ignored a possible decision on the part of parents with affected children to reduce their subsequent child - bearing, a situation that occurs with some birth defects and has been termed «reproductive stoppage.»

Severe conformational changes have necessitated a high rate of artificial insemination and Caesarean sections and litter sizes tend to be small.5, 9 The breed ranks second in congenital disease and associated puppy mortality [5], due mainly to birth defects such as flat chests with splayed legs; anasarca (water babies) and cleft palate [6].10, 11 Although some English bulldogs enjoy reasonable health, their longevity is definitely affected by the degree of conformational change and inbreeding, which is reflected by lifespan estimates ranging from 3.2 to 11.3 years with a median of 8.4 years [7].

Born with birth defects that affected the structure of his face, the white and tabby kitty is a testament to the resilience of shelter pets!

alcohol - related birth defects (ARBD) A term coined by the Institute of Medicine in 1996 that is used to describe a type of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) affecting individuals with confirmed maternal alcohol use and one or more congenital defects, including heart, bone, kidney, vision, or hearing abnormalities.