Reducing the Risk for CHD

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 Reducing the Risk for CHD
  • Smoking
    Some data suggest that maternal smoking during pregnancy may increase modestly the risk of certain CHDs.
  • Folic Acid Fortification
    The risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) could be lower among pregnancies of women who regularly take a multivitamin with folic acid.
  • Diabetes
    Maternal diabetes can develop during pregnancy, affect how a body's cells use sugar, and cause high blood sugar levels that can affect a pregnancy and a baby's health.
  • Risk Factors For CHD
    Not all congenital heart defects can be prevented; however there are steps parents can take to increase their chance of having a baby born with a health heart.
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