Influence of harmful factors on the fetus

During pregnancy, a woman should maximally protect herself and her unborn child from exposure to harmful factors. The main outcomes of harmful effects on the fetus are miscarriages, premature birth, stillbirth, as well as the birth of a child with various abnormalities.

Despite the fact that the baby is surrounded by the placenta, which is a kind of protective barrier, many chemicals, alcohol, drugs, etc., pass through it. In addition, through it penetrate microbes and viruses, causing a variety of infectious diseases.

In this article, we will tell you about the effect of harmful factors on the fetus and how to prevent the most serious consequences of such an impact.

Harmful factors affecting the fetus

1. Most infectious diseases are very dangerous for the baby's future, especially at the earliest possible dates. The most severe consequences for the child are rubella and cytomegalia. In addition, taking a strong dose of antibiotics during treatment can also adversely affect the fetus. Possible termination of pregnancy on the recommendation of the attending physician.
2. X-ray radiation in the early stages is also extremely dangerous for crumbs. Most often, the effect of this factor affects the gastrointestinal tract and the blood vessels of the baby's future.
3. Alcohol, smoking and drugs are unacceptable during pregnancy. At a minimum, the effect of bad habits on the fetus is expressed in the lag of the baby in development before and after birth. A smoking woman is almost always a small child, his respiratory system is not formed to the end. Serious abuse of alcohol and drugs while waiting for the baby can cause severe malformations and the birth of a dead child. In addition, a newborn can appear in the world, suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. If you can not fundamentally change your life and completely abandon bad habits, try to use the minimum amount of prohibited substances at least during the waiting period of the baby.