foods to be avoided Flashcards
1
Q
foods to be avoided during pregnancy
A
foods that contain bacteria, listeria monocytogenes
- miscarriage
2
Q
mercury
A
fish
- the water they swim in prior to consumption
3
Q
alcohol and pregnant
A
-can cause problems even before birth
- alcohol crossing the placenta causes harm to unborn child
4
Q
prenatal smoking
A
tobacco contains thousands of chemicals and can reduce oxygen levels to the unborn baby
- miscarriage
- birth defects