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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for protein defect
  1. Genetic and Chromosomal Conditions Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... and less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells. Sickle cell disease. This ... the body can’t make enough of a protein it needs for the brain to grow and ...
  2. Prescription Opioids during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... properly. Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include having protein in the urine, changes in vision and severe ...
  3. Vitamins and Other Nutrients during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein that helps carry oxygen from your lungs to ...
  4. Blood Clots and Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... pregnancy. It’s when a pregnant woman has both protein in her urine and high blood pressure. Preterm ... take during pregnancy because it may cause birth defects . Don’t take combined hormonal methods of birth ...