Prevent Birth defects in your Child

A birth defect causes problems regarding the growth of the fetus which is in uterus. Normally, the majority of the child’s development takes place during the first trimester that is in first 3 months of the gestation period. These birth defects may harm the normal development of the body structure and also its normal functioning or even both. These birth defects can be known at the period of gestation, or during the birth time or anytime after the birth.  It may be moderate or severe sometimes. It is necessary to take precautionary steps in order to reduce the chances of birth defects there by you can bring home a healthy baby.

Prepare yourself to witness a big event. Once you are confirmed by a doctor that you are a pregnant, it is your responsibility that you need to be very careful during the first 3 months of the gestation period since the major development in the birth defects takes place during this period. Stop bad habits like smoking, drinking if you have.

Proper medical care is essential before and even after the confirmation of pregnancy since prenatal care assures good mother health. It is possible to detect the problem with the fetus inside the uterus during the gestation period. Put breaks to physical as well as mental strains. Once you come to know that they will cause the birth defects in your baby, you need to have extra attention towards stopping those. Chances of birth defects increase when a mother is suffering from especially high blood pressure, obesity, epilepsy and Diabetes etc.

Make sure that your diet includes five basic food types such as whole grains, fresh fruits, green vegetables, dairy products, meat, protein based foods, nuts, low fat stuffs and high fiber foods.

Exercising lightly helps you to strengthen your abdominal as well as back muscles. It also improves your posture and makes you strong. You can also involve in activities like swimming, walking in order to reduce the chances of birth defects. Take suggestions from your doctor before starting any exercise regimen. A good sleep is good for your health, leaning on to our left side is recommended since it enhances the good blood circulation to your baby and also helps to decrease swelling.

Tobacco should be strictly prohibited since it affects the premature baby growth resulting in low birth weight in babies, and also causes death sometimes. Most of the women with smoking habits experience miscarriage during their pregnancy, and more likely to have a baby with cleft palate. Use of some illegal drugs cause child to born with defects linked with limbs, kidneys, intestines, heart related diseases and urinary systems etc. One such type of dangerous drug is cocaine.

Components like folic acid and iron helps you to give birth to a child with no brain and spine defects. In take of 30 milligrams of iron daily reduces the occurrence of anemia during pregnancy. Consult your doctor; he can prescribe you some good vitamin supplements to take during gestation. Alcohol consumption has its own bad side effects on the fetus and that is known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The main disorder noticed in babies due to alcoholism is mental retardation.

Drink plenty of water. Minimum of 8 to 10 glasses of water is more than sufficient. Liquids like fresh fruit juices, water and milk keeps your body nourishing. Proper water intake assures your body by sustaining the increased blood volume. Make often appointments with your doctor. Plan accordingly; try to follow the instructions carefully without fail. Never hesitate to clarify your doubts and problems with your doctor.