Tag: Birth Defects: Misc.
Zika-Tied Birth Defects in 7 Percent of Infected Pregnant Women
Defects occurred more frequently when Zika virus infection occurred in the first trimester
FDA Approves Mechanical Heart Valve for Newborns
Masters Series Mechanical Heart Valve now available in smallest size yet
Low-Carb Diets May Raise the Risk of Neural Tube Defects
First study to assess the effect of carb intake on neural tube defects, postfortification with folic acid
2016 Saw Increase in Birth Defects Potentially Linked to Zika
From first to second half of 2016, increase in number of birth defects potentially related to Zika
In Utero Methylphenidate Exposure Tied to Heart Defects
Intrauterine exposure linked to small increase in risk of cardiac malformations based on U.S., Nordic data
Birth Defect Risk Rises With Maternal Excess Weight Severity
Women who are overweight or obese should try to lose weight before getting pregnant, researcher says
CDC: Birth Defects Seen in 1 in 10 U.S. Pregnancies Affected by Zika
CDC report also says too few infants are tested for the virus
No Link for Paternal Use of MTX, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Exposure of father to methotrexate in 90 days before pregnancy doesn't up adverse pregnancy outcomes
CDC: Odds of Birth Defects Up 20-Fold in Mothers With Zika
Report only addresses physical abnormalities present at birth; developmental issues may occur later
PTSD Risk Up in Parents of Kids With Critical Heart Defects
They're also more likely to suffer depression, anxiety; new mothers particularly vulnerable
