Patient's question:
I and my husband have normal chromosomes. I gave birth to a malformed baby after being pregnant for 38 weeks. The baby lived in the ICU for four months and was found to have an extra chromosome 18, with multiple deformities. This is my second child. My first child is very healthy. Why would I have a child like this? During my pregnancy, I stayed at home and rarely went out. Now I'm very afraid that this might happen again during my next pregnancy. What should I do?When my first child was three months old, I got pregnant with my second child. At that time, I had an excessive amount of milk, half of my hair fell out, I often caught colds while breastfeeding at night, and my immunity was weak. It's possible that my eggs weren't good? During my prenatal checkup at six weeks, the doctor said the fetus was too small and didn't look like six weeks. They told me to wait a bit longer.
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, this situation is considered to be either common or difficult to predict.Guidance: Generally, clinical advice is to continue monitoring and undergo regular check-ups, which is very important. Chromosomal abnormalities can also be a cause. We know that chromosomal abnormalities can cause significant harm to children. If treatment is not timely or the wrong treatment method is used, the condition can progress rapidly, bringing great harm to the child. Therefore, it is essential to seek professional medical treatment at a qualified hospital for standardized care, as this is the key.