One baby died in uterus due to poor dental health of the mother. This is the first findings showing that oral bacteria can trigger the death of a baby who almost reached full-term.
A study published in the journal Obstetrics And Gynecology uncover the case of a woman aged 35 who suffer from gum disease common. At week 39, she gave birth to a baby who had died in the state.
In the blood, lungs and the baby's stomach, doctors found traces of the same oral bacteria to bacteria in the mouth of the mother. This death was reported by a microbiologist in Ohio.
The scientists believe that any disruption of the amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds unborn babies, would endanger the mother and baby. This makes the disease gum infection becomes truly dangerous.
After following the preventive measures, mothers of infants who died was eventually gave birth to a baby boy both healthy through pregnancy.
"This case has shown that improving oral health in pregnant women is an impact on unborn babies," said Dr Nigel Carter British Dental Health Foundation, was quoted as saying dailymail site. com ."If you're pregnant, it is important to make extra dental care."