The list
of possible birth defects is growing, to include various other defects such as cranial skull defects and spina bifida.
Not exact matches
March
of Dimes has a lot
of information on the causes and
possible prevention
of premature
birth, a leading cause
of infant death, and it is involved in numerous advocacy efforts to drive research into ways to prevent
birth defects and infant death.
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.
A number
of studies have shown
possible links between
birth defects and taking aspirin during early pregnancy, however none
of these studies are conclusive — most
of your baby's development takes place in the first 12 weeks
of pregnancy so it is best to avoid aspirin during this time.
If you'll be 35 or older when your baby is born; have a family history
of genetic disorders (on either your or your partner's side); had a screening that indicated a
possible issue; or if you've previously had a baby with
birth defects, you're likely looking at the possibility
of an amniocentesis done between week 15 and week 18.
The
birth defects caused by absorption
of retinoids are
birth defects of the nervous system, head, heart, and
possible development
of a cleft palate.
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.»
The study is published in the journal Biomaterials, and offers hope
of a cure for a common
birth defect and
possible future heart muscle repairs.
Given the considerable
birth defects that are associated with this condition, the researchers argue it is very
possible that developmental abnormalities contributed towards the eventual extinction
of these late Pleistocene rhinos.
This report describes the US Zika Pregnancy Registry (USZPR) and the proportion
of fetuses or infants with
birth defects potentially associated with maternal Zika virus infection among women in the USZPR and evaluates whether the proportion with
birth defects differs based on the presence
of maternal symptoms
of Zika virus infection or by trimester
of possible infection.
Results Among 442 completed pregnancies in women (median age, 28 years; range, 15 - 50 years) with laboratory evidence
of possible recent Zika virus infection,
birth defects potentially related to Zika virus were identified in 26 (6 %; 95 % CI, 4 % -8 %) fetuses or infants.
The CDC's guidance recommends Zika virus testing for all women with
possible exposure during pregnancy, regardless
of symptoms.16 The findings that there were similar proportions with
birth defects among those with symptomatic and asymptomatic maternal infections supports the importance
of screening all pregnant women for Zika virus exposure and testing in accordance with CDC guidance.
As the study notes, it's
possible — as with IVF — that
birth defects associated with ICSI may stem from the underlying causes
of male infertility, not the treatment.
As a result, many health and safety agencies around the world list dibutyl phthalate as a
possible cause
of birth defects and as a probable cause
of testicular abnormalities.
Some
of the effects
of isotretinoin are consistent with vitamin A toxicity (e.g. severe
birth defects,
possible bone mineral loss with prolonged use), and some suggest vitamin A deficiency, as the isotretinoin may block the more appropriate vitamin A metabolites in the eyes, brain, and nerves.
Contact results in
birth defects and
possible miscarriage, so there'll be no problems if expectant mothers steer clear
of where the litter box is placed!
With more evidence pointing to the
possible risk
of birth defects, GSK faces the legal chopping block for its decision to continue to market the drug to pregnant women despite its knowledge
of possible risks.