Infections such as rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can be passed to baby in womb and can cause; health problems, still birth, congenital defects, miscarriage.
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Foetal alcohol syndrome
Caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb. symptoms; Small head circumference, meurological problems, abnormal growth, developmental delay, facial abnormalities
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Congenital anomalies
Defects or abnormalities in the developing foetus such as congenital heart disease or club foot. May be defected from birthm during birth or later in life.
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Factors contributing to congenital anomolies
Genetic (such as downs syndrome), Nutritional (such as deficiency in folate, which increases risk of neural ube defect (spina bifida)) Infecions (such as rubella--> deafness and healthproblems) Environmental (e.g. maternal exposure to chemicals)
Infections such as rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can be passed to baby in womb and can cause; health problems, still birth, congenital defects, miscarriage.
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Caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb. symptoms; Small head circumference, meurological problems, abnormal growth, developmental delay, facial abnormalities
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