Patient's question:
I am already six months pregnant. The doctor recommended that I have a 4D ultrasound to check if the fetus is developing normally. My friend said that a 4D ultrasound can reveal whether the child has a cleft lip, as I have a cleft lip myself and am worried about passing it on to my child. How can I prevent the occurrence of a cleft lip during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Malformation of the lips and palate, cleft lip and palate, exposure to drugs before or during pregnancy, or smoking, drinking alcohol, and other factors that are unfavorable for the child, can all lead to the recurrence of oral and lip malformations in the baby. Pay attention not to take any medication casually during pregnancy. After becoming pregnant, maintain a positive mood, engage in appropriate exercise, pay attention to rest, start supplementing with calcium after the early to mid-pregnancy period, have regular prenatal check-ups, and pay attention to rest. During the last three months of pregnancy, sexual activity should be avoided.