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    Tips for Preventing Birth Defects and Disorders

    What are the common causes of birth defects and disorders in babies? How can pregnant women prevent birth defects and disorders in unborn babies? Do taking vitamin supplements during pregnancy help to prevent birth defects?
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    It is very important to take care during the pregnancy. Today around 150,000 babies are born with birth defects. There are 60 percent birth defects where the cause is unknown.

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    Hi, it is important that people are aware of these birth defects and the steps to prevent it. The awareness and education of the birth defects should be known. There are various thing you can do to prevent the defects and have a healthy baby.

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    Hello, you need to change the habits especially the bad habits. The most important tip is to maintain a healthy health. Eating a balanced diet is highly recommended by the doctors. Taking multivitamin daily which has folic acid, will keep you healthy.

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    It is important to be aware of all the possibilities during pregnancy and if you are sexually active during that time it is important you have the multivitamins daily, which also contain folic acid and vitamin B.

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    Hey, if you are an expecting mother it is important that you avoid all the activities which might harm the baby and lead to birth defects. Quit smoking, drinking, illicit drugs and also tobacco. Quitting them will prevent the risks of having birth defects.

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    It is very essential that you visit your doctor frequently for check-ups. Seek a genetic counselling and birth defect screening if you have a history of birth defects in your family. This should be specially done by the women who are 35 and above years of age.

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    Hi all, it is very important to talk to your doctor about your medication. There are certain medications which might cause serious birth defects in the baby. It is most likely to avoid over the counter medicines, prescribed drugs and herbal medications. To avoid those take medications suggested by the doctor and if you are planning to take any medication it is important that you consult your doctor first.

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    During the pregnancy it is very important that you maintain your weight. If you are obese and have a BMI higher than 30 then there are chances that you might have complications during the pregnancy. There are several birth defects which can be caused if the mother is obese.

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