During gravidity, even small amounts of alcohol, for example, during casual or social drinking, are sufficient to damage the embryo‘s physical and mental development. The risk for the child increases with increasing duration and severity of alcoholism. If the pregnant mother is in the chronic phase of alcoholism, more than 40% of the offspring are … Alcohol and Pregnancy
The diet should be varied, balanced and of high quality. During pregnancy, special care should be taken to select foods that are beneficial to health and avoid foods that can negatively affect the development of the unborn child. Foods to be preferred are: Foods with high nutrient and vital substance density low-fat milk and dairy … Suitable Foods during Pregnancy
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, caffeinated coffee is a harmful factor for the health of the fetus and the infant, respectively. In a pregnant woman, the ability to break down caffeine decreases because the metabolism takes more than twice as long to do so. As a result, the caffeine serum level in the blood of pregnant … Coffee Consumption during Pregnancy
Tobacco smoke is the most important risk factor to consider, especially during gravidity, because pregnant women who smoke jeopardize both their pregnancy outcome and their child’s health. The harmful toxins in cigarette smoke reach the fetus directly in the womb via the umbilical cord vessels and the placenta. The nicotine it contains worsens blood flow … Tobacco Use during Pregnancy
