Pregnancy Precautions
There’s no questioning the fact that pregnancy is easily one of the most thrilling and most worrisome phases of a parent’s life. What needs to be remembered is that when you’re pregnant, what you don’t eat or consume (or expose yourself to) can be as significant as what you do. The official term for something that may cause birth defects or cause harm to a fetus is teratogen. It can and predominantly has been observed to include drugs, medications, infections, chemicals, etc.But getting stressed over every object you come in contact with can lead to a strenuous pregnancy and delivery. For a healthy pregnancy, a positive outlook on behalf of the mother is imperative. But criticizing yourself about things you did before you knew you were pregnant or before you found out they could be hazardous won’t do you or your baby any good either.
You are bound to have queries regarding what you can and can’t do during your pregnancy. But there are several untrue myths flying around and answers may not always come from the most reliable sources, so you might worry unnecessarily. Some warnings (from friends and other well-wishers) are worth listening to while others could be popular but unproven rumors. The key lies in knowing what could truly be harmful to your baby and what’s not a real concern is the key to keeping your sanity during these volatile 40 weeks.
Pregnant women should be particularly careful of a couple of things during their pregnancy, some of which are considerably more harmful than others. Your doctor (or other health care provider) will likely talk to you about — or give you information on — which should be avoided altogether, dramatically reduced, and/or carefully considered during pregnancy.
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Certain Foods
- The Litter Box
- Medications
- Recreational Drugs
- Smoking
- Artificial Sweeteners
- Computer Monitors
- Flying
- Hair Dyes
- High-Impact Exercise
- Household Chemicals
- Bug Sprays
- Lead
- Microwaves
- Overheating
- Tanning
- Sex
- Drinking Water
- Teeth Whitening
- Vaccinations
- X-Rays
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