Written by Editorial Team
Babies are cute cuddly little whirlwinds of activities, aren’t they? They bring a lot of joy into our lives, but can also turn them upside down. Having a baby is a life-changing decision.
You’re pregnant now and, naturally, very excited about giving birth to a new being. But there’s also a lot anxiety – you want the baby to be healthy, and may feel worried about slow growth and birth defects.
A baby may be born with a birth defect, which is a condition caused by a complication while the baby is developing in the uterus. It could be physical like a clubfoot or extra fingers and toes. Or it could be something that cannot be seen immediately, and is noticed later in life, like a heart defect or an inability to talk or hear.
Some of these conditions are genetic and passed down from the parents, while others are due to fault in the chromosomes. These are beyond your control, and you can’t possibly prevent them. But there are also some other birth defects that may be caused by infections or improper care during pregnancy. These defects can be prevented if you take some precautions while you are expecting.
Most of the birth defects occur in the first trimester of the pregnancy. By adopting a healthy lifestyle, you can increase your chances of having a healthy bonny baby. Here are some steps you should take that will help to keep birth defects at bay:
Nature takes its own course; make the nine months of your pregnancy the most exciting time. Be happy and stress-free. Prepare for the safe arrival of your bundle of joy by taking good care of your body – give her a healthy start in life. After all, only if the mother is healthy and strong the baby is going to be healthy!
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