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6 Things You Should Avoid During Pregnancy.

The pregnant person's activity should be<br>limited to only those things that are safe, such<br>as swimming and working out in a gym that<br>has special equipment for pregnant people.<br>The pregnant person will also need to limit<br>caffeine intake, alcohol, and other harmful<br>substance.

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6 Things You Should Avoid During Pregnancy.

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  1. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk PREGNANCY PREGNANCY PREGNANCY

  2. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk 6 Harmful Things During 6 Harmful Things During 6 Harmful Things During Pregnancy. Pregnancy. Pregnancy. The pregnant person's activity should be limited to only those things that are safe, such as swimming and working out in a gym that has special equipment for pregnant people. The pregnant person will also need to limit caffeine intake, alcohol, and other harmful substance.

  3. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk Drinking Alcohol Drinking Alcohol Drinking Alcohol Pregnant women should avoid all alcohol, even if consumed in very small quantities. Alcohol can cross the placenta and affect the fetus. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which is a spectrum of conditions that may lead to the following health issues: Physical abnormalities Intellectual disabilities poor growth behavioral problems seizures developmental delays

  4. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk Smoking Smoking Smoking Smoking during pregnancy is a major health issue, as the harm it causes is not only to the person’s body but also to the fetus. Aside from an increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer, smoking will cause the following problems during and after pregnancy: premature birth congenital abnormalities, such as cleft lip or cleft palate sudden infant death syndrome issues with the placenta Increased risk of developing blood clots

  5. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk Heavy lifting Heavy lifting Heavy lifting For some pregnant people, lifting heavy objects can increase the risk of miscarriage. Women should avoid lifting anything heavier than 10 lb (roughly 4kg) while they are pregnant because it could increase the risk of miscarriage. Some complications of the heavy lifting. pulled muscles hernias low birth weight preterm labor

  6. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk Caffeine Caffeine Caffeine Caffeine is a drug that crosses the placenta and weakens the connections between neurons, which can lead to intellectual disabilities in your newborn.

  7. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk Drugs Drugs Drugs Substance abuse during pregnancy can have serious consequences for the baby. Not only can it cause muscle or brain damage, but it can increase the risk of stillbirth and birth defects.

  8. 01908 590015 miltonkeynes@windowtothewomb.co.uk Undercooked Meat Undercooked Meat Undercooked Meat Eating food that has been raw or undercooked can increase your risk of serious illness and death. The main risks in eating raw and undercooked food are the bacteria Salmonella and the parasite Toxoplasma, both of which can infect your unborn baby and cause serious health problems.

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