PREEXISTING MATERNAL DISORDERS – RISK FACTORS FOR NEWBORN CONGENITAL ANOMALIES

Revista Romana de PEDIATRIE | Volumul LXV, Nr. 2, An 2016

ISSN 1454-0398 | e-ISSN 2069-6175
ISSN-L 1454-0398
DOI: 10.37897/RJP

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Alina Costina Luca and Elena Braha

ABSTRACT

Congenital anomalies may be determined by genetic or environmental factors or a combination of the two factors. Maternal disease can affect fetal development through specific effects of metabolic products or maternal antibody transfer. Identifying mothers and pregnancies at risk as well as providing a teratogenic risk discussion and appropriate documentation is aimed at reducing potential teratogenic effects of maternal diseases.

Keywords: maternal diseases, teratogen, congenital anomalies.

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