https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75 Teratogens are factors that cause the embryo to have malformations, which can cause birth defects. You will learn how different teratogens can have negative impacts on your baby and the effects on development they will have. To learn more about how to protect your baby during your pregnancy, continue reading below. en-us 2019-01-17 13:26:42 UTC 2019-01-22 03:53:58 UTC hello@padlet.com kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322502083 Alcohol is made from ethanol and is present in a variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, vodka, etc. Alcohol is classified as a depressant that can result in slurred speech, unsteady movement, and altered perception. ]]> 2019-01-20 16:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322502083 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322502194 Alcohol is also classified as a teratogen because when consumed during pregnancy, it can increase the risk of the baby to form fetal alcohol syndrome. When your drink while pregnant, the alcohol can flow pass through the placenta to the baby. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause intellectual disabilities, facial malformation, delayed growth, and learning difficulties. If the mother is addicted to alcohol, the fetus can also experience dependence on alcohol as well. When the baby is born, the dependence on alcohol continues, however the baby could go through withdrawal since it is no longer available. ]]> 2019-01-20 16:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322502194 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322504641 A study conducted by the Collaboration on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevalence (CoFASP) consortium on 6,000 children determined that the frequency of fetal alcohol syndrome ranged from 1.1% to 5%. The study showed that the children who had the syndrome experienced growth deficiencies, facial abnormalities, and even organ damage, especially to the brain. Fetal alcohol syndrome could cause a variety of neurological defects that can contribute to physical, behavioral, cognitive, and social challenges to the baby. ]]> 2019-01-20 16:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322504641 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506178 Caffeine is a natural stimulant, and the most consumed stimulant, that is most commonly found in tea, coffee, and soda. Caffeine stimulants the central nervous system to help you stay alert and awake. Caffeine can also increase your blood pressure and heart rate, so it is not recommended to be consumed while pregnant.]]> 2019-01-20 16:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506178 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506194 Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is highly addictive. It is usually snorted, smoked, or injected. Cocaine can cause increased heart rate, muscle spasms, and decreased appetite. Using cocaine for a short period of time can still increase the risk of dependence. ]]> 2019-01-20 16:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506194 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506231 Isotretinoin is a prescription medication used to treat severe acne. Isotretinoin is an oral medication that is taken usually once or twice a day. It is classified as a retinoid that is made from a synthetic form of vitamin A.]]> 2019-01-20 16:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506231 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506829 Consumption of caffeine during pregnancy can increase the chances of miscarriage and can cause low birth weight. It can also cause birth defects, premature labor, and reduced fertility. Drinking caffeine can pass through the placenta and reach the fetus; however, the fetus is not fully matured and cannot metabolize the caffeine. The caffeine can also hinder the baby's normal sleep pattern or movement pattern.]]> 2019-01-20 16:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322506829 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322508142 Ling-Wei Chen, researcher at University College Dublin in Ireland, studied 941 mothers and their children born in Ireland. Chen saw that a high caffeine consumption led to a lower birth weight, as well as "lower gestational age, birth length and head circumference." ]]> 2019-01-20 16:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322508142 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322555493 Isotretinoin causes birth defects in over 35% of infants who were exposed to the drug during pregnancy. Most of the babies with birth defects will have small or absent ears, hearing and eyesight problems, and life-threatening heart defects. Some can have facial abnormalities such as small jaw, small head, and cleft palate. The use of isotretinoin during pregnancy can also lead to brain malformations and intellectual disabilities. The risk for having a miscarriage or premature delivery increases when isotretinoin is taken during the pregnancy. ]]> 2019-01-21 02:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322555493 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322557289 In a research study, out of 115 pregnancies who had isotretinoin exposed to their fetus, 26 had congenital malformations. The study also showed that the main abnormalities that isotretinoin caused were 'craniofacial, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and thymic."]]> 2019-01-21 02:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322557289 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322567216 Using cocaine while pregnant can lead to serious consequences for babies such as behavioral problems and impaired language development. It can also increase the chance for babies to develop cognitive and brain damage. ]]> 2019-01-21 04:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322567216 kdp0220 https://padlet.com/kdp0220/h1gve5kxyg75/wish/322567255 A research study showed that consuming cocaine while pregnant increased the risk of congenital malformations. The study also showed that pregnant women who used cocaine had a higher frequency of their babies having abnormal behavior and getting an abortion. 

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