Pregnancy - Dos and Don'ts
PregnancyThe brainstorming from different directions puts the pregnant woman in a new dilemma. It becomes difficult for her to distinguish between right and wrong. Here is a list of some important factors that must be considered during pregnancy.
Food During Pregnancy: Certain foods must be avoided during pregnancy. Uncooked food, unpasteurized milk, and seafood can cause stillbirth, miscarriages and birth defects.
Cat Litter: It is a disease that is caused by the contact with cat feces. It is spread by a parasite that leads to miscarriages, birth defects and still births.
Smoking: Smoking during pregnancy is generally connected to miscarriage, low birth weight and premature labor. Even second hand smoke poses some serious dangers during pregnancy and must be avoided by the pregnant women.
Safety Around The House: There are dangers and risks around the house for pregnant women. If for any reason she has to do the house work; she must make sure to stay away from high strength cleaners, aerosol cans, solvents and paint fumes. All these have been linked to pregnancy complications including birth defects.
Body Temperature: It is also recommended to keep a close eye on the body temperature; specifically during exercise. Hot baths and saunas are not recommended during pregnancy.
Alcohol and Drugs: The best idea is to avoid alcohol to stay away from the harmful effects during pregnancy. Any level of alcohol is not safe and can have harmful effects on the unborn child. Some drugs hinder the development of baby's organs thus leading to complications like birth defects. These children when grew up become easily addicted to drugs.
Exercise: Exercise is strongly recommended during pregnancy but only at a moderate pace. Women who take part in strenuous exercises like scuba diving and weight lifting, must adjust their routine soon after conceiving. Walking is the best exercise during pregnancy. It makes the labor and delivery much easier.
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