Avoid Lifestyle Hazards for a Healthy Pregnancy

There are certain hazards you should avoid if you want to have a healthy pregnancy.

Don’t Smoke

Smoking is one of the major health hazards in contemporary living. Smoking may lead to cancer, emphysema, and heart disease, among other disorders for a woman who smokes.

Nicotine during pregnancy have the following adverse effects on the baby and the mother:

    

Nicotine decreases blood flow to the baby.

Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen in the baby’s blood.

The baby weighs at least half a pound less than the baby from a non-smoker mother.

Complications, such as miscarriage, preterm delivery, placenta previa, placental abruption, and preterm rupture of the membranes are more common in babies of mothers who smoke during pregnancy.  

    

Nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches and lozenges, may not be safe for the baby. Even fathers who smoke before and after pregnancy may create respiratory problems and sudden infant death (SID) for their babies.

The bottom line: kick the habit, and give up smoking once and for all. Understandably, it is a challenging endeavor, but it can be done with persistence and perseverance, especially if the baby’s health is the first priority.

Of course, smoking illegal drugs should be avoided completely if you do desire a safe and healthy pregnancy.

    

Don’t Drink Excessively

Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided. It may affect mental alertness and emotional imbalance. Occasional alcohol drinking may be acceptable. Do use your common sense and discretion to decide how much alcohol you should consume during your pregnancy.

    

Don’t Change Cat’s Litter Box

Cats may be infected with toxoplasmosis, a food-borne infection affecting the baby. Do avoid changing your cat’s litter box (why not: cats may get the infection from infected outdoor cats, and the parasite is present in their feces).

    

Don’t Take Overheated Hot Tubs and Saunas   

Overheating the body may increase the risk of miscarriage, or neural tube defect in the baby. Do be aware of the high temperature in your body.

    

The Dos and Don'ts During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a nine-month period during which a baby develops and becomes a human being. The mother-to-be and the father-to-be have many dos and don'ts in order to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. This book provides not only a list of all the dos and don'ts, but also all the whys and why nots because as a mother you would like to know why there are certain things you should do and why there are things you should not do to guarantee a safe and healthy pregnancy.

This book is concise with a holistic approach to a safe and healthy pregnancy through the mind, the body, and the spirit. Click here to get the digital copy and here to get the hard copy.