How to prevent congenital heart disease inheritance?

The occurrence of congenital heart disease is caused by many factors. It is currently medically recognized that congenital heart disease is caused by two reasons: environmental and genetic. 90% of the causes are caused by the combined effects of genetics and the environment. The occurrence of congenital heart disease brings great pain and heavy burden to patients and their families. If there is a family history of heart disease, prevention is even more important.

How to prevent congenital heart disease inheritance includes the following points:

1. Method 1

Age-appropriate marriage and fertility medicine has proven that pregnant women over 35 years old have a significantly increased risk of fetal genetic abnormalities. Therefore, it is best to have children before the age of 35. If this is not possible, it is recommended that older pregnant women must undergo strict perinatal medical observation and care.

2. Method 2

Before preparing to have a baby, you must adjust your psychological and physiological state. If the expectant mother has habits such as smoking and drinking, it is best to stop at least six months before pregnancy.

3. Method 3

Strengthen health care for pregnant women, especially in the early stages of pregnancy to actively prevent rubella, influenza and other rubella viral diseases. Pregnant women should avoid taking medications as much as possible. If they must take any medications, they must do so under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Method 4

During pregnancy, try to avoid exposure to adverse environmental factors such as radiation and electromagnetic radiation.

5. Method 5

Avoid traveling to high-altitude areas during pregnancy because it has been found that the incidence of congenital heart disease in high-altitude areas is significantly higher than in plain areas, which may be related to lack of oxygen.