pregnancy symptoms & complications pt 1

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MTHFR
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a rare genetic defect that can lead to complications in pregnancy. Many people do not know that they have this defective gene until after they have had several unsuccessful pregnancies. Others may carry one pregnancy to term and not discover until afterwards that they carry the defect.
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is the name of a gene that produces an enzyme, also called methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. If a person carries the genetic mutation that inhibits production of this enzyme, it can result in hyperhomocytenemia, which is an elevated level of an enzyme called homocysteine found in blood plasma.

When the body is deficient in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, its ability to absorb folate (also known as vitamin B9), such as folic acid, is inhibited. Folic acid and B9 are both essential to the development and health of the fetus.

MTHFR and Pregnancy
Because of a mother with MTHFR's inability to efficiently metabolize folic acid and vitamin B9, the disorder has been linked to a variety of pregnancy complications such as chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, and congenital malformations.

Elevated levels of homocysteine have been associated with placental disease, preeclampsia and recurrent pregnancy loss. 21% of women with high levels of homocysteine experience recurrent pregnancy loss.

Symptoms
Because MTHFR is a blood-based disease with many varieties, symptoms vary depending on the exact mutation of the disease. They can include:

blood clots
depression
anxiety

Detection
Blood testing is the most accurate way to screen for MTHFR. This is especially true if women have a history of complicated pregnancies, including recurrent pregnancy loss and/or stillbirths, or if they have given birth to a child with neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

Treatment
Taking folic acid can help women with certain mutations of the disease. Folic acid can be found in eggs, dark leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli, oranges and orange juice and legumes, such as peas and dried beans. Vitamin supplements also contain folic acid.

For more information on MTHFR, visit the following link: http://www.pregnancy-info.net/forums//answers-MTHFR_/

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[Kissezgee08]

@MamaZanobia yea i was born early to i was only like 5 pounds 5 ounces but nothing serious an my bf mom lost her son at the whole 9 months but thats cause the baby was born with one artery to his heart but we asked if that could be why an they said no thats a whole diff situation.

[MamaZanobia]

@Kissezgee08 oh man...

[Kissezgee08]

an thats why he wasnt growing anymore because he wasny getting the nutrent he needed so thats what went wrong when i was six months prego with him. but when i had him he was fully developed. jus a lil small \ =

[MamaZanobia]

@Kissezgee08 i assume as long as u eat all the rite stuff dont stress urself out take all the meds ur doc tells u, &u can have a very successful & healthy pregnancy, my mom told me i was born a lil early bcuz the placenta was seperating early &i was only 6lb 4oz, so my doc has to watch out for things like that..if u already dont kno u should find out if any of urs or the father relatives have had ANY complications cuz that plays a big role for urs, &good luck

[Kissezgee08]

did you know why they didnt have to start you on blood thinners? to tell you the truth the blood thinners scare m i dont think i can give my self the own shot. but there could be a possibility that i could become pregnant an im a little scared but i want to start my family an im hoping this pregnancy comes out to be jus fine.

[MamaZanobia]

@Kissezgee08 i think theres different "levels" or sumthing for mthfr, like i have really low iron &im basically anemic

[Kissezgee08]

yea so it has to be the mthfr that i have \ =

[Kissezgee08]

yea i know i mean i was born early to

[Kissezgee08]

really? i did not know that? i wonder what level im on because i dont have low iron or ami anemic. ima have to ask my doctor. when i went in for an ultra sound when i was six months they said my baby was like a 5 month baby in size. i guess my blood flow to my placenta was working properly

[Kissezgee08]

@MamaZanobia