In a discussion with the mother after the birth of the child, Dr. Reed asked if...

In a discussion with the mother after the birth of the child, Dr. Reed asked if the mother had diabetes or if she had consumed any alcohol during pregnancy. Why did Dr. Reed want to know this information?

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diabetics in mothers during pregnancy or alcohol consumption during pregnancy causes serious health problems in babies.babies to have a high risk of birth defects in their heart and blood vessels, brain and spine, urinary system and kidneys, and digestive system. the size of babies of the diabetic mother become larger in size than other babies.and it may also lead to cesarean.so excessive weight gain is a problem.

alcohol consumption in mothers during pregnant time causes fetal alcohol spectrum disorders(FASDs) having following characteristics and behaviors

abnormal facial features
small head size
poor memory
vision and hearing problems
learning disabilities
sleep and sucking problems
low IQ
speech and learning disabilities
hyperactive behavior
low body weight
shorter than average height
problems with heart, kidneys, bones
damage brain and spinal cells

so much physical, behavior, and intellectual disabilities are seen in babies. Hence Dr. Reed asked these question to the mother.

gladiator answered 1 month ago

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