Patient's question:
I just found out I'm pregnant a couple of days ago, but I've been having high fever that won't go down recently. I have a very severe cold, and on top of that, my nutrition isn't very rich. I've been worried that the baby might have birth defects.What kind of help I need: How can I prevent cleft lip and palate during pregnancy?
Doctor's answer:
Human emotions are suppressed by the central nervous system and endocrine system. One of the endocrine hormones, cortisol, is closely related to emotional fluctuations in humans. When a pregnant woman is stressed, cortisol may hinder the fusion of certain embryonic tissues. If this occurs during the first three months of early pregnancy, it may lead to fetal deformities such as cleft lip or cleft palate. During pregnancy, it is necessary to pay more attention. Close contact with animals is a significant cause of fetal deformities.