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Maternal diseases and congenital malformations
S Giardina1, A Contarini, B Becca
1Divisione di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Ospedale Civile, Ravenna, Italy.
During intrauterine life the health conditions of the fetus are closely related to those of the mother. Hence, maternal diseases and especially endocrine-metabolic unbalances may have a negative impact on the fetus. Major maternal pathologies include: diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, lupus erythematosus, epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs.
During intrauterine life the health conditions of the fetus are closely related to those of the mother. Hence, maternal diseases and especially endocrine-metabolic unbalances may have a negative impact on the fetus. Major maternal pathologies include: diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, lupus erythematosus, epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs.