OBGYN Dr Yim Gamboa-Chua

01/02/2026

🩺 Maternal Risk Factors
🍬 1. Diabetes ng Nanay
Uncontrolled blood sugar lalo na sa unang 8 linggo ng pagbubuntis.
↑ risk ng structural heart defects

🦠 2. Impeksyon Habang Buntis
Gaya ng rubella (tigdas-hangin) sa early pregnancy.
Maaaring makaapekto sa pagbuo ng puso.

🚬🍺 3. Paninigarilyo at Pag-inom ng Alak
Nakakaistorbo sa normal na heart development.
Walang “safe amount” sa pagbubuntis.

💊 4. Ilang Gamot o Ipinagbabawal na Droga
Ilang anti-seizure meds, acne meds, at illegal drugs,
lalo na kung walang gabay ng doktor.

🧬 5. Genetic o Family History
May kapatid o magulang na may congenital heart disease. Mas mataas ang tsansa pero hindi siguradong mangyayari.

🤰 6. Edad ng Ina
Very young o advanced maternal age.
Bahagyang mas mataas ang risk.

🌡️ 7. Lagnat o Matinding Sakit sa Early Pregnancy
High fever sa unang trimester ay pwedeng makaapekto sa organ formation.

01/02/2026

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27/01/2026

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05/01/2026

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17/12/2025

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13/12/2025

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