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Understanding Preganancy 101 Teratology and drugs in Pregnancy
A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or Fetus. The clinical consequences of drug teratogens lead to developmental defects in humans. Defects may be due to genetic, environmental, or unknown causes. Drug use is an uncommon cause of birth defects, but certain medications can increase the risk of developing a birth defect. Join the Case Based discussion with Dr Aruna Reddy Senior Gynecologist and Head OBG Department to have an exclusive learning on Teratology and drugs in Pregnancy.
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Dr Aruna Reddy
Senior Gynecologist and Head OBG department Giggles Omni kukatpally Hyderabad at OMNI Hospitals

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