Sentences with phrase «serious birth defects like»

It's well known that smoking while pregnant carries numerous serious health risks for the unborn baby which includes premature birth, low birth weight, fetal mortality as well as various serious birth defects like heart problems, club foot and cleft palate.

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It seems counterintuitive to think that Vitamin A would be harmful to a developing fetus, but studies have shown that high levels of Vitamin A, like those found in some acne treatments, can cause serious birth defects.

Other serious side effects of Accutane Dryness of nose, mild nosebleed Irritation of the eyelids and eyes Joint and muscle pains Temporary hair thinning Rash Intestinal symptoms Urinary symptoms Headache Increased sensitivity to sun Decreased night vision Depression, thoughts of suicide Accutane, like Vitamin A, has also been linked to serious birth defects in infants whose mothers were taking the drug while they were pregnant.

While no expecting parents like to think about the risk of a serious birth injury, birth injuries and defects impact newborn babies much too frequently in Philadelphia.