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Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were … infected while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious complications …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… them. When dust containing infected animal waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread … reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which animals spread diseases to people? …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… 1 dose of rubella vaccine, regardless of their year of birth, or proof they have had laboratory-confirmed rubella … to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with damage to their sight, …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st birthday should still get the vaccine. They may not have … early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth defects. This is known as congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and …

Prenatal ultrasound

… baby and try to see if there are any growth concerns or birth defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical … is 18 to 22 weeks into your pregnancy. Markers are not birth defects. They are most often normal variations in …

Pregnancy and dental health

… between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… who become infected with the virus shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol …

Hepatitis C virus

… From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel …