What birth defects does misoprostol cause?: A guide to teratogenic effects
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Every pregnancy starts with a 3-5% background risk of a major birth defect. While most infants born after first-trimester exposure to misoprostol do not have congenital anomalies, the medication is known to increase the risk of specific birth defects, including Möbius syndrome and limb deformities.
