In the womb, some babies have problems with how their organs and body parts development and working, or how their bodies turn food into energy. These health problems are called birth defects. Some of the birth defects include cub food, spina bifida, cleft palate, and congenital dislocated hip. the reasons for this could be the following
1. Use of Alcohol or smoking during pregnancy
2. Some certain infections during pregnancy can also cause some complications on the baby's growth.
3. One well-known birth defect caused by a chromosome problem is Down syndrome. A baby develops Down syndrome after getting one extra chromosome. Other genetic defects happen when both parents pass along a faulty gene for the same disease. Many birth defects are diagnosed even before a baby is born through prenatal tests.
A lot will happen at your first prenatal visit and it’s best to be ready for a lengthy appointment that will include the following:
a) A blood and urine test to confirm you are pregnant and estimate your due date
b) A detailed medical history review
c) A general physical health exam to examine weight, blood pressure, heart, lung, pelvic, and breast, health
d) A blood test to check for things like anemia, existing STDs, and antibodies to rule out any genetic disorders (if it’s in your medical history)
e) A Pap smear and culture to check for vaginal infection and cervical cancer
f) A urine test to check for infection, as well as measure sugar and protein levels
g) A discussion about your nutrition and lifestyle, and to answer any questions you might have about your pregnancy.
1. Use of Alcohol or smoking during pregnancy
2. Some certain infections during pregnancy can also cause some complications on the baby's growth.
3. One well-known birth defect caused by a chromosome problem is Down syndrome. A baby develops Down syndrome after getting one extra chromosome. Other genetic defects happen when both parents pass along a faulty gene for the same disease. Many birth defects are diagnosed even before a baby is born through prenatal tests.
A lot will happen at your first prenatal visit and it’s best to be ready for a lengthy appointment that will include the following:
a) A blood and urine test to confirm you are pregnant and estimate your due date
b) A detailed medical history review
c) A general physical health exam to examine weight, blood pressure, heart, lung, pelvic, and breast, health
d) A blood test to check for things like anemia, existing STDs, and antibodies to rule out any genetic disorders (if it’s in your medical history)
e) A Pap smear and culture to check for vaginal infection and cervical cancer
f) A urine test to check for infection, as well as measure sugar and protein levels
g) A discussion about your nutrition and lifestyle, and to answer any questions you might have about your pregnancy.
