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Teratogens
Carolyn R. Fallahi, Ph. D.
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The prenatal environment
Teratogens: environmental agent Drug Chemical Virus Other factors Can result in birth defects
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The timing of the teratogen is important
Timing is important Brain 15-25 days after conception Heart 20-40 days after conception
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Mother’s Diet
Diet high in nutrients Easier labor Generally healthier baby World Food Council = 550 million hungry
people in the world.
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Mother’s Age
Over 30 = increased risk Premature birth Lower birth weight More likely Down syndrome 1/100 over 40 25% over 50
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Mother’s Age
Adolescence 20% premature deliveries Mortality rates double for mothers in
adolescence versus mothers in 20s Issues; not enough money or social
support; not enough prenatal care; parenting support
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Mother’s Illness
Rubella (German measles) prior to the 11th week of pregnancy – blindness, deafness, heart defects, brain damage
Chicken pox – birth defects Mumps – increase the risk of
miscarriage
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STDs
STDs, e.g. syphilis, transmitted directly to the baby.
Gonorrhea AIDS
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Mother’s Drug Use
Legal & Illegal drugs pose risks Aspirin Thalidomide Marijuana Cocaine Alcohol/Tobacco
FAS/FAE