| Identifying potential teratogens in your patient's work environment, such as dry-cleaning fluids, pesticides or chemicals, is equally important. |
| However, the concern remains that these medications are teratogens acting directly on the developing neural tube. |
| It is thought that some teratogens produce malformations directly by killing the cells in the embryo. |
| The first 12 weeks of pregnancy are a time of organogenesis and heightened fetal vulnerability to teratogens. |
| This is crucial not only for investigating potential teratogens but also for monitoring new prenatal screening and diagnostic tests. |
| The use of nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy can avoid exposure to teratogens such as carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke. |
