prenatal damage

Last reviewed 01/2018

Prenatal damage includes:

  • infections - for example, rubella, cytomegalovirus, syphilis
  • intoxication - for example, lead, certain drugs including alcohol
  • physical damage - for example, injury, radiation
  • intrauterine growth retardation
  • endocrine disorders - for example, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism