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The Baby Blog: Archives for September 2026

Birth Defects vs. Chromosomal Abnormalities: What’s the Difference?

Sara contacted us at the recommendation of her OB/GYN to talk about the paroxetine she takes for her depression. Sara wanted to see if taking paroxetine can increase the chance of having a baby with a heart defect. She was confused because her genetic screening result was normal. She asked: “Is it possible for my baby to have a heart defect if my non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) was negative?”  There are many tests that can check on the development …

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