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Birth Defect Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia can happen when there is a random gene change in either the egg or sperm that join together and make a baby.
This can cause serious bone problems that can lead to a baby being shorter than most or weak bones and muscle tones or even bowed legs.
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First month of development
The critical stage for brain and spinal cord development
The placenta develops at this time
Internal organs and circulatory system begin to form
Info source https://www.webmd.com/baby/1to3-months
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Month Two of development
Bones begin to form
The embryo begins to move
Face, ears, eyes, and limbs take shape
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Month Three of development
All organs present but immature
The circulatory and urinary systems are working and the liver produces bile, buds for all twenty baby teeth appear.
Info source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
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Month Four of development
The fetus can now suck its thumb, hiccup and swallow
You can now find out the gender, Facial features are becoming clearer.
Info:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
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Birth Defect Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a birth defect passed onto the baby from the parents. This is not deadly unless left untreated but it can lead to Feeling tired or out of breath, dark urine, pale or yellow skin, deformed bones in the face. But Thalasemmia can still lead to a stillbirth by Alpha Thalassemia major or Beta Thalassemia major.
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Month Five of development
Organs are maturing
Hair begins growing on the baby
The baby becomes more active and teeth are still developing
Info:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
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Month Six of development
Breathing movements begin
The ears begin to harden and the baby can hear the woman’s sounds, Fat begins to deposit under the skin and the fetus becomes wrinkled
Info:http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/MoreInformation/Fetal%20development10_27_08.pdf
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Month Seven of development
Periods of activity followed by rest
The fetus can now respond to sounds
The size is now 10-12 inches
Info:http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/MoreInformation/Fetal%20development10_27_08.pdf
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Birth Defect Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a birth defect caused by drinking during pregnancy. The key effects of this are Distinct facial features, Growth problems during or after birth, Vision problems and problems getting along with other children.
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Month Eight of development
Rapid weight gain
the baby acquires ears that can hold shape
Moves into a head-down position and can react to loud noises
Info:http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/MoreInformation/Fetal%20development10_27_08.pdf
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Month Nine of Development
Baby acquires disease-fighting antibodies
The fetus will turn towards light sources
Skin becomes smooth and the baby descends into the pelvic region ready for birth
Info:http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/MoreInformation/Fetal%20development10_27_08.pdf
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Birth Defect Newborn Jaundice
This can make your baby's skin and the whites of his/ her eyes yellow. This is caused by a build-up of a substance in the blood. Jaundice is very common, but most of the time it will not hurt the baby. Unless it is severe Jaundice at which point the baby can suffer brain damage
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Birth Defect Down Syndrome
Babies with Down Syndrome have an extra copy of chromosomes which changes how the brain and body develop. Many people with this can be healthy but some can require medical aid. The older the pregnant lady is, the higher the chance of down syndrome the child will have. Noticeable features of the baby can include lack of strength, short height, small ears that fold over.
Source: https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/birth-defects-and-health-conditions.aspx
