HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Pregnant. Went Out During Solar Eclipse. Will It Cause Any Side Effects In Baby?

Hi DOC..I am Sandiya and 7 weeks pregnant now. My obgyn has scheduled me my first appointment in my 8week. So in my 8th week check up will I be able to know if my baby is healthy without any abnomalities. I am very concerned as I went out during solar eclipse and internet sources tell babies will be born with some deformities. So please let me know if I be be able to know if there is any problm in the early stage so that I can decide if I can Continue with this baby or not...
Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
hi,
according to studies there is no scientific proof to tell that exposure to solar eclipse can cause birth defects like cleft lip etc,
an early scan at 8 weeks may not detect these anomalies,
by this scan you can detect the gestational age of the fetus and can monitor the proper growth,
to detect anomalies ultrasound around 18 to 20 weeks is better time which is called anomaly scan.
so with your doctor's advice you can follow the growth of the baby with regular antenatal check ups and ultrasound.
take care.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Prenatal development


Loading Online Doctors....
Pregnant. Went Out During Solar Eclipse. Will It Cause Any Side Effects In Baby?

hi, according to studies there is no scientific proof to tell that exposure to solar eclipse can cause birth defects like cleft lip etc, an early scan at 8 weeks may not detect these anomalies, by this scan you can detect the gestational age of the fetus and can monitor the proper growth, to detect anomalies ultrasound around 18 to 20 weeks is better time which is called anomaly scan. so with your doctor s advice you can follow the growth of the baby with regular antenatal check ups and ultrasound. take care.