Tag: Birth Defects

Family procreation has been long criticized due to the risk of terrible birth defects. We have been interbreeding animals and plants to yield offspring...

The active ingredient in spray tans is dihydroxyacetone or DHA which stains the skin for a few days. This compound has been shown to cause genetic mutations which may increase risk of cancer and birth defects. It also increases the risk of sun damage on the treated skin. If you decide to get a spray tan, use eye, and nose protection and avoid sun exposure.

Every expectant mom is concerned about her health during pregnancy. They know that any illness may affect her growing baby. Fever during pregnancy is...

Periods can be extremely painful if your uterine health is compromised. In women suffering from conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis, this has been noted. In many other women with untreated STDs, pelvic inflammatory disease can cause severe menstrual pain. Sometimes, periods cramps are more intense in women following the insertion of a copper IUD.

Expecting a baby is joyous and parents can’t just wait to meet the little ones after nine months of pregnancy. Apart from thinking about...

The Zika virus can be transmitted through mosquito bites and sexually. Avoid areas with the virus during pregnancy. Screens, bed nets, and mosquito repellents can protect against mosquitoes. Natural repellents like neem oil, fumigants like citronella oil, and larvicides like the essential oils of sweet flag and sweet basil may also be useful. Also, clear out stagnant water. Condoms and dental dams can help protect you from sexual transmission of the Zika virus.

Malocclusion occurs when the teeth are out of their normal alignment in the jaws. Depending on the severity of malocclusion, it can affect both physical appearance and function. The most important causes of malocclusion are prolonged pacifier use, cleft lip and palate, missing teeth, injuries to the jaw, tumors of the oral cavity, mouth breathing and incompetent dental care.

The right side of the heart is not designed to work as hard as the left. If the load on the right ventricle is huge because of a failing left side or high pulmonary hypertension, right-sided heart failure develops. The symptoms experienced are breathlessness, severe swelling all over the body and fatigue. It's best to seek medical attention as soon as possible before the condition becomes life-threatening.

By drinking bottled water, there's a high chance that you're exposing yourself to alarming levels of BPA and other toxins. These are responsible for causing a number of health hazards and diseases – from cancer and hormonal disruption to birth defects and toxin-accumulation in your body. Since we must go on drinking water anyway, it’s best to go for steel bottles or home filtration systems.

Pregnancy demands that moms be extremely careful with their health. Steer clear of anything that poses a risk to your baby. Even getting sick...

Lactose intolerance in babies pulls many myths and understanding towards it. However, not everything is true and valid. So this article talks about what...

Turmeric has abundant bioactive compounds that help fight off infections. Turmeric has amazing medical properties, aiding in speeding up the healing process of wounds...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are one of the many oral malformations happen when the baby is still developing in the womb.It happens when...

An adequate dosage of folic acid while trying to conceive and during pregnancy is important for both the baby and the mother. In the baby, it avoids birth defects like spina bifida, anencephaly, and cleft palate. It also ensures adequate production of RBCs and prevents low birth weight. In the mother, it reduces the risk of preeclampsia and miscarriage.

Congratulations, you are pregnant! You are excited and happy when your doctor confirms the pregnancy. But, even before you leave the hospital, a few...