OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Questions OB-GYN

Can stress cause birth defects?

I am a 23 year old female. I want to know if stress can cause birth defects?

4 Answers

No
No. Stress can cause many things but birth defects is NOT one of them.

Michael Nethers, MD
Yes. May also cause pre term labor and miscarriage.
No.