What are some problems that may occur during pregnancy that can cause health problems in babies?

Answer 1

Rh disease, resulting in anemia in the baby, and possibly the need for a blood transfusion.

exposure to rubella, which can cause deafness in the infant.

inadequate folate in the diet, resulting in neural tube defects, such as spinal bifida.

disease transmission to the infant, if the mother has gonorrhoeae, chlamydia, syphillis, HIV, or group B streptococcus (which is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis).

problems with the placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic sack, which can cause preterm labor, inadequate blood supply, and various other problems.