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SMOKING
Smoking is definitely one of
the things to give up as soon as you know that you are pregnant,
preferably you stop smoking when you plan to become pregnant.
Smoking increases the risk of
miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight because of
a poorly functioning placenta. Nicotine makes the blood vessels
in the placenta constrict so that less oxygen and fewer nutritional
substances reach the baby.
The best is of course that you
stop smoking entirely. This may not be so easy for a heavy smoker.
In this case, you should try to reduce your cigarettes to at
least half your usual amount and from than on to reduce them
even further. The more you can cut down the better.
You should avoid being in a room
where many people smoke. This "passive" smoking is
also not beneficial for you and your baby. For this reason, it
is a good idea that your partner gives up smoking too. It may
be easier to stop smoking together, this way your determination
is strengthened and you can support each other in difficult times.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol consumption can be very
dangerous for your unborn baby. It can increase the chance of
miscarriage and low birth weight. Children of alcoholic mothers
run the risk of being growth and mentally retarded. The safe
minimal dose in pregnancy is not known. Therefor it is better
to cut out all drinking during pregnancy. If you are only a light
or weekend drinker, it may be easy to give up even that small
amount. In addition, if you really feel you must take something
on an occasion try to limit yourself to a light drink mixed with
mineral water.
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL DRUGS
It is best to discontinue the
use of relaxing and mind expanding drugs during your pregnancy.
Some of these drugs, like cocaine, heroine and LSD, not only
are dangerous for you but can be potentially harmful for your
unborn baby. It increases the risk of miscarriage and low birth
weight. Babies born to women who are addicted to cocaine or heroine
are born addicted as well and suffer withdrawal symptoms at birth.
From some other drugs, not enough of the effects on the fetus
are known but the lifestyle associated with drug use, such as
poor diet and insomnia, will make your general health weaker
and the pregnancy unsafe. If you occasionally use one of these
drugs, it may not be so difficult to stop using them at least
during your pregnancy. If you feel you cannot live without using
them, please contact your doctor. There are special clinics where
they have methadone maintenance programs where they will work
together with you towards a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby.
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS SITE NOW
SO THAT YOU MAY RETURN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
SMOKING
Smoking is definitely one of
the things to give up as soon as you know that you are pregnant,
preferably you stop smoking when you plan to become pregnant.
Smoking increases the risk of
miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight because of
a poorly functioning placenta. Nicotine makes the blood vessels
in the placenta constrict so that less oxygen and fewer nutritional
substances reach the baby.
The best is of course that you
stop smoking entirely. This may not be so easy for a heavy smoker.
In this case, you should try to reduce your cigarettes to at
least half your usual amount and from than on to reduce them
even further. The more you can cut down the better.
You should avoid being in a room
where many people smoke. This "passive" smoking is
also not beneficial for you and your baby. For this reason, it
is a good idea that your partner gives up smoking too. It may
be easier to stop smoking together, this way your determination
is strengthened and you can support each other in difficult times.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol consumption can be very
dangerous for your unborn baby. It can increase the chance of
miscarriage and low birth weight. Children of alcoholic mothers
run the risk of being growth and mentally retarded. The safe
minimal dose in pregnancy is not known. Therefor it is better
to cut out all drinking during pregnancy. If you are only a light
or weekend drinker, it may be easy to give up even that small
amount. In addition, if you really feel you must take something
on an occasion try to limit yourself to a light drink mixed with
mineral water.
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL DRUGS
It is best to discontinue the
use of relaxing and mind expanding drugs during your pregnancy.
Some of these drugs, like cocaine, heroine and LSD, not only
are dangerous for you but can be potentially harmful for your
unborn baby. It increases the risk of miscarriage and low birth
weight. Babies born to women who are addicted to cocaine or heroine
are born addicted as well and suffer withdrawal symptoms at birth.
From some other drugs, not enough of the effects on the fetus
are known but the lifestyle associated with drug use, such as
poor diet and insomnia, will make your general health weaker
and the pregnancy unsafe. If you occasionally use one of these
drugs, it may not be so difficult to stop using them at least
during your pregnancy. If you feel you cannot live without using
them, please contact your doctor. There are special clinics where
they have methadone maintenance programs where they will work
together with you towards a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby.
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS SITE NOW
SO THAT YOU MAY RETURN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
SMOKING
Smoking is definitely one of
the things to give up as soon as you know that you are pregnant,
preferably you stop smoking when you plan to become pregnant.
Smoking increases the risk of
miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight because of
a poorly functioning placenta. Nicotine makes the blood vessels
in the placenta constrict so that less oxygen and fewer nutritional
substances reach the baby.
The best is of course that you
stop smoking entirely. This may not be so easy for a heavy smoker.
In this case, you should try to reduce your cigarettes to at
least half your usual amount and from than on to reduce them
even further. The more you can cut down the better.
You should avoid being in a room
where many people smoke. This "passive" smoking is
also not beneficial for you and your baby. For this reason, it
is a good idea that your partner gives up smoking too. It may
be easier to stop smoking together, this way your determination
is strengthened and you can support each other in difficult times.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol consumption can be very
dangerous for your unborn baby. It can increase the chance of
miscarriage and low birth weight. Children of alcoholic mothers
run the risk of being growth and mentally retarded. The safe
minimal dose in pregnancy is not known. Therefor it is better
to cut out all drinking during pregnancy. If you are only a light
or weekend drinker, it may be easy to give up even that small
amount. In addition, if you really feel you must take something
on an occasion try to limit yourself to a light drink mixed with
mineral water.
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL DRUGS
It is best to discontinue the
use of relaxing and mind expanding drugs during your pregnancy.
Some of these drugs, like cocaine, heroine and LSD, not only
are dangerous for you but can be potentially harmful for your
unborn baby. It increases the risk of miscarriage and low birth
weight. Babies born to women who are addicted to cocaine or heroine
are born addicted as well and suffer withdrawal symptoms at birth.
From some other drugs, not enough of the effects on the fetus
are known but the lifestyle associated with drug use, such as
poor diet and insomnia, will make your general health weaker
and the pregnancy unsafe. If you occasionally use one of these
drugs, it may not be so difficult to stop using them at least
during your pregnancy. If you feel you cannot live without using
them, please contact your doctor. There are special clinics where
they have methadone maintenance programs where they will work
together with you towards a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby.
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