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Ultrasound can detect many, but not all birth defects. Some birth defects may be difficult to see in the fetus. Some may not appear until the fetus has grown to a certain size. In some birth defects, like Down syndrome, only half of the fetuses
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The objective of the study was to identify the origin (s) of the association between cerebral palsy (CP) and birth defects in the absence of cerebral birth defects. Data from the 1980 to 1994 Western Australian birth cohorts (355 659 neonatal
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Determining if babies born after IVF are at any elevated risks for birth defects or other conditions is very important. Many studies have evaluated birth outcome data, and overall, most babies born after IVF are found to be healthy. Specifically,
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• Radiation - Every woman and man planning to have children should protect themselves from unnecessary radiation. The most common source is diagnostic medical and dental x-rays. Monitoring is important where workers may be exposed to radiation on
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The purpose of evaluating cluster reports is to determine if an increase in birth defects has occurred and, if so, whether there is an exposure that may be linked. A cluster investigation cannot answer parents' questions about why their child was
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Several major studies performed throughout the world examining the link between computer monitor use and birth defects or miscarriages have concluded there is no evidence to indicate any likelihood of harm to the unborn child or increased risk of
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The March of Dimes has carries out its mission in four ways: Community service to support health practitioners and communities, Advocate on government policy that affects the health of infants and children, Fund research to find cures and
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A. That's not really known. Dioxins, which are chemically very similar to PAHs, do cause birth defects. For example, dioxin causes cleft palate. So the carcinogens we study probably could cause birth defects, but we haven't found many relevant
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By living healthy, taking the needed supplements and listening to the advice your doctor gives you, you have a great chance of having a healthy baby. You may want to talk to a genetic counselor if: You'll be 35 or older on your due date. You, your
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Xanax can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant.
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