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Asthma Attacks Early In Pregnancy Put Baby At Greater Risk Of Birth Defects, New Research Suggests (Medical News Today)

Uncontrolled asthma during the first trimester of pregnancy greatly increases the risk of birth defects in babies, according to new research to be published in the June issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Asthma drugs help to prevent birth defects (The Globe and Mail)

Keep taking medication, women advised

National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week May 11-17, 2008 (American Academy of Pediatrics)

Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can result in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) in children. A baby born with FAS has mental and physical disabilities, some of which may be severe and may include mental retardation.

News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation (Medical News Today)

How slow growth as a fetus can cause diabetes as an adultIntrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), which results in a baby having a low weight at birth, has been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes in adulthood. It has been suggested that this is because the expression of key genes is altered during fetal development and that this affects disease susceptibility later in life.

Native Midlander competes in Mrs. Texas pageant to raise awareness of heart defects (Midland Reporter-Telegram)

By Kathleen Thurber Staff Writer As her 5-year-old son Colby sat on her lap playing Mario Cart, Sheila Elliott said it's these everyday experiences she cherishes the most.