Defects in Fetus Can Be Prevented

Goo health - It was nothing more terrifying for pregnant women in addition to knowing the baby likely to be birth defects or death experience. However, scientists in this modern era actually believe much can be done by the mother before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of fetal defects.


Some of the precautions that can be done even simpler and anyone who wants to lead a healthy life. "Every woman in childbearing age should be aware of what needs to be done to stay healthy," said Dr. Michael Kartz, professor of child health from Columbia University, USA.

Nearly one of 33 children born in the U.S. were reported to have birth defects. According to data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most birth defects that occur during the first three months of pregnancy and involves the factor of structural, functional, and biokemikal abnormalities that result in death or disability.


Heart defects are the type most common birth defects occur. An estimated 1 in 100 or 200 babies born to bring this disorder.


Dr. Adolfo Correa, medical superintendent of the CDC, pointed to two factors that play a role in the occurrence of cardiac abnormalities, namely obesity and diabetes. "Keeping the weight and blood sugar levels is an important key to protecting the health of the baby," he said.


The women also can prevent the occurrence of birth defects in the pattern of food and nutrient intake and nutritional attention. Make sure the folic acid levels are met, both from the daily diet and supplements of folic acid.


Both Correa and Katz are both argued that the need to be changed is the style of life before a pregnant woman. This is important because abnormalities in fetal growth often occurs in early pregnancy, even before a woman realizes she is pregnant.


To give birth to healthy babies without complications, every woman is advised to maintain fitness and good nutrition meet, even before the conception.


Other preventive measures can be done during pregnancy. The first thing is to analyze the return of all drugs, both prescription and OTC, which is consumed. Ask your doctor what medications should be avoided as dangerous to the fetus.


The pregnant women also should protect yourself from possible disease transmission. Avoid traveling a long way to prevent disease transmission. Or, if unavoidable, take precautions, such as taking antimalarial drugs or get certain vaccines before traveling.

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