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Most Common Types of Congenital Heart Disease in Babies

https://mommyato.medium.com/most-common-types-of-congenital-heart-disease-in-babies-488f8a345b87?postPublishedType=initial Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in US-born children, affecting roughly 1% of newborn babies. Within the category of CHD, there are 18 distinct types of congenital heart disease that are recognized within the medical community, and some are more common than others. This article will break down the most common types of congenital heart defects and babies, and what causes them.

What Causes Congenital Heart Defects in Babies?

https://www.mamasbabycupcakes.com/2022/02/what-causes-congenital-heart-defects-in-babies.html It’s unfortunate that so little is known about congenital heart disease (CHD) and pregnancy. It is the most common birth defect in American babies, affecting roughly 1% of all newborns. After decades of research and studies, scientists and doctors have narrowed down the causes of CHD to several factors, some being genetic and some being environmental. In this article, we’ll examine the common causes of CHD in newborns, both genetic and environmental.

Reducing Risks of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants

https://www.abloggymom.com/reducing-risks-of-congenital-heart-defects-in-infants/ So little is known about congenital heart defects (CHDs) that it can leave a new mom feeling helpless. CHD is the most common birth defect in babies, affecting nearly 1% of all births in the United States (roughly 40,000 per year). As a result, it is not uncommon for new moms to be concerned about congenital heart defects, and many wonder how they can reduce their risk of CHD birth defects. The medical community attributes roughly a quarter of CHD cases to genetic causes, one of the most common being Down’s syndrome. Still, that leaves many cases of congenital heart disease with no known cause. Scientists and doctors have come up with a list of preventative measures a new mom can take in order to reduce the risk of CHD in their newborns. Here are some of the biggest ways you can reduce your risk of having a baby with a congenital heart defect.

Common Birth Defects in Babies

http://www.momoclomatome.com/5-most-common-birth-defects-in-babies/ For expecting mothers, your new baby’s health will always be top of mind. And one of the biggest concerns for moms-to-be is birth defects. Even though the probability of birth defects is low in most cases, the thought of having a baby with a birth defect can keep an expecting mom up at night. If you do the research, you’ll find that these types of problems with newborns are very rare, and there are certain things you can do to reduce your chances of having a baby with birth defects.

How To Reduce Risk of Birth Defects in Babies

https://mommyato.medium.com/how-to-reduce-risk-of-birth-defects-in-babies-865e41349ad4 Of all the things that can keep an expectant mother up at night, birth defects are among the most unnerving. No new mother wants to see their baby in any sort of pain or discomfort, and although rare, birth defects are always in the back of a mom-to-be’s mind. The causes of many birth defects are still unknown within the medical community, but based on existing data we can identify factors that increase a person’s risk for having a baby with a birth defect. Here are some was to reduce the risk of having a baby with a birth defect.