Things to Avoid During Pregnancy

Question 1

alcohol

Answer 1

-physical abnormalities
-poor growth
-developmental delays
-seizures
-reduced coordination skills
-reduced fine motor skills
-behavioural problems
-intellectual disabilities

Question 2

smoking

Answer 2

-premature birth
-issues with the placenta
-congenital abnormalities (e.g. cleft lip, cleft palate)
-sudden infant death syndrome
-increased risk for developing blood clots

Question 3

illegal drugs

Answer 3

• can cause a newborn to go through neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
• can increase the risk of stillbirth, pregnancy loss, congenital abnormalities

Question 4

legal drugs

Answer 4

pregnant women should avoid prescription medication and over-the-counter (OTC) medication as can harm the fetus
avoid:
-ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
-ACE inhibitors
-some acne medications
-cold and flu medications that contain some specific ingredients
-most herbal remedies
some cold medications during the first trimester

Question 5

excercise

Answer 5

-it is recommended that a pregnant person should aim for at least 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise a day on most days of the week (if the doctor says it is okay)

Question 6

caffeine

Question 7

changing cat litter

Question 8

fake tan

Question 9

saunas / hot tub

Question 10

hair dye

Question 11

cleaning products

Question 12

painting and decorating

Question 13

x-rays

Question 14

Amusement parks

Question 15

Activities with a fall risk