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Neural tube defects

Neural tube defects are birth defects involving early development of the brain, spine, or spinal cord.

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Preventing harm during pregnancy daily life

Preventing harm during pregnancy daily life

Why daily routines matter in pregnancy Pregnancy changes physiology in ways that make some ordinary exposures more consequential. Blood volume rises, the immune system is modulated, the gastrointestinal tract may slow down, and balance can change as the uterus grows. None of that means ordinary life becomes fragile, but it does mean that repeated low-grade […]

Fever during pregnancy risks

Fever during pregnancy risks

Why fever matters in pregnancy Fever reflects an elevated core body temperature, usually as part of the immune response to infection. In pregnancy, that physiologic response deserves extra attention because maternal illness can affect uteroplacental function, hydration status, and, depending on timing, fetal development. A short, self-limited fever may pass without consequence, but prolonged, recurrent, […]