Patient's question:
I am 24 weeks pregnant. During the first three months, due to some changes at home and poor mood after getting pregnant, I often argued with my husband. Additionally, at four months, I was hospitalized because the fetal heart rate was too fast (174 beats per minute). Recently, I read in a book that if you get angry during the first three months of pregnancy, it may cause the fetus to have cleft lip or palate. Is that true?Doctor's answer:
Many reasons for a baby's cleft lip are due to older pregnant women or those who frequently smoke and drink alcohol. Therefore, it's essential to pay attention to pregnancy issues. During pregnancy, especially in the first three months, it's a critical time for the development of the fetus's lips. If the pregnant mother is in a bad mood, often angry or anxious, it is highly likely to result in a cleft lip.