can vbac cause birth defects?
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Future risks. After you have two C-section scars, each added scar in the uterus raises the risk of placenta problems in a later pregnancy. These problems include placenta previa and placenta accreta , which raise the risk of problems for the baby and your risk of needing a hysterectomy to stop bleeding.
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Birth defect risk from insect bites received by mother during pregnancy. Summary: Researchers have discovered that bacteria transmitted by fleas -- and potentially ticks -- can be passed to human babies by the mother, causing chronic infections and raising the possibility of bacterially induced birth defects.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir category B drugs in pregnancy, but there are few data on early pregnancy exposure. Pasternak and Hviid investigated the risk of major birth defects in the infants of mothers who took antiviral medication in their first trimester.
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Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) often is an option. In fact, studies have shown a 60 to 80 percent success rate for women who attempt VBAC. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended VBAC as a safe and appropriate choice for most women who have had a prior C-section.
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['infections, such as rubella or herpes simplex virus.', 'premature birth.', 'low birth weight.', 'birth injuries.', 'drug and alcohol use while pregnant.', 'jaundice and Rh factor problems.', 'maternal diabetes.', 'high blood pressure while pregnant, called preeclampsia.']
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As a result, babies born to mothers who were on venlafaxine during pregnancy are at high risk of developing birth defects. The most common birth defects associated with Effexor and other Class C antidepressants include: Anencephaly (a fatal birth defect where parts of a baby's skull, scalp, and brain are missing)
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['Miscarriage.', 'Birth defects.', 'Twins.', 'High blood pressure.', 'Gestational diabetes.', 'Difficult labor.']
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['Placental dysfunction leading to fetal growth restriction.', 'Placental abruption and other placental disorders (such as vasa previa)', 'Genetic abnormalities.', 'Congenital birth defects.', 'Umbilical cord complications.', 'Uterine rupture.']
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["A birth defect that affects the baby's gastrointestinal tract or central nervous system.", 'Maternal diabetes.', 'Twin-twin transfusion — a possible complication of identical twin pregnancies in which one twin receives too much blood and the other too little.']
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GBS infection usually does not cause problems in healthy women before pregnancy. But it can cause serious illness for a newborn baby. It may cause sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis, or seizures.
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15 Formaldehyde exposure during pregnancy has been associated with increased risk of defects including birth malformations, spontaneous abortions, preterm labor, and low birth weight.
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['a physical abnormality with the fetus, such as a spinal cord defect or digestive system blockage.', 'twins or other multiples.', 'gestational or maternal diabetes.', "fetal anemia (including anemia that's caused by Rh incompatibility, when the mother and baby have different blood types)"]
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Potential harm to baby As mentioned, some early studies reported that taking Benadryl and other medications with diphenhydramine could cause abnormalities at birth. These included cleft lip, cleft palate, and other problems with the development of the upper mouth and lower nose.
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GBS can cause vaginal burning/irritation and/or unusual discharge which may be mistaken for a yeast infection and treated incorrectly. If you have “vaginitis” symptoms, see your care provider promptly for an exam and possible GBS testing. GBS can also cause bladder infections, with or without symptoms.
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Vaginal Birth After C-Section is Often Unsuccessful Many women who have c-sections during a first pregnancy will try to have a natural birth in subsequent pregnancies. This is referred to as a vaginal birth after c-section, or VBAC.
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New research suggests that prenatal exposure to bisphenol A, or BPA, may cause your child to develop health issues, like diabetes and heart disease, later in life. BPA is an hormone-disrupting chemical used to manufacture plastics, such as plastic bottles, metal cans, and even cash register receipts.
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contribute to birth defects and include drugs, alcohol, stress, and some maternal diseases. Babies are most at risk for developing birth defects during the three months of pregnancy. Some of the most common teratogens are alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, environmental toxins, sexually transmitted infections, and stress.