Patient's question:
Pregnant with five and a half months, ultrasound shows congenital heart defect in the fetus (abortion has been performed on January 20th). Neither of the couple has a family history of disease. Planning to get pregnant again after a year, what preventive measures should be taken? What kind of help is desired: What causes congenital heart disease? If planning to get pregnant again after a year, when should the pre-natal genetic screening start? (What aspects should both the husband and wife be checked for?)Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of congenital heart defects. For someone like you who has a history of pregnancy with congenital heart disease, it is recommended that both partners undergo peripheral blood chromosome screening before the next pregnancy to address any potential chromosomal issues. Additionally, cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy may cause organ damage to the fetus and postnatal hearing loss, among other harms. It is advisable to undergo early pregnancy tetra-toxin testing before conception. Patients are advised to maintain balanced nutrition in daily life, engage in aerobic exercises to strengthen their bodies, and keep a positive mood to enhance physical fitness and accelerate recovery.