Maternal diseases and congenital malformations
Giardina, S.; Contarini, A.; Becca, B.
Annali Dell'istituto Superiore di Sanita 29(1): 69-76
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-2571 PMID: 8129274 Document Number: 414520
During intrauterine life the health conditions of the fetus are closely related to those of the mother. Hence, maternal diseases and especially endocrine-metabolic unbalances may have a negative impact on the fetus. Major maternal pathologies include: diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, lupus erythematosus, epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs.