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Healthy diet linked to lesser birth defects

In a recent study, conducted on several pregnant women.  Those mothers who have  a healthier diet lessens their chances of bringing up babies with birth abnormalities. Researchers discovered that there are fewer babies  born with imperfections, such as neural tube defects whenever they said mother-to-be is following a strict diet such as a Mediterranean diet Read more

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Smoking During Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Birth Defects

Smoking by mothers-to-be harmful to unborn babies The probability of babies being born with birth defects increases when expectant mothers smoke through their pregnancies. The defects may include skull deformities, missing or deformed limbs, and protrusion of the gastro-intestinal system, skin problems, and cardiac problems. Moreover, smoking during pregnancy increases the chances of miscarriage, lower Read more