Maternal Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disease that causes the amino acid phenylalanine to build up in the body, which can cause birth defects in the developing fetus.
Teach mom to adhere to a PKU diet 3 months prior to pregnancy and throughout pregnancy. A PKU diet is LOW in protein.
With PKU, Protein might Kill U ("U" being the fetus).
Maternal Phenylketonuria
Updated: Cathy Parkes
