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Caffeine during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/05/2010 00:00:54
Why you should cut back on drinks like tea and coffee in pregnancy
Why you should avoid caffeineThere’s evidence to suggest that the miscarriage rate increases among women who drink 5-6 cups of coffee (or similarly caffeinated drink) a day. Caffeine does cross the placenta and enter into fetal circulation, but it
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What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
By ThinkBaby on 16/10/2007 10:07:47
Exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment here
in the womb. A pattern of these symptoms usually helps lead to a diagnosis of FAS, rather than a diagnosis of only the individual conditions. Babies born with FAS have a relatively high mortality rate and those who do survive face a lifetime of difficulties
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Eating out when you're pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/07/2008 00:00:20
Enjoy those kid-free suppers while you can - but eat well!
to creamy sauces. In pregnancy your basal metabolic rate goes up which means your body feels hotter, and rich sauces can set off a stomach upset far more easily, especially in warmer months.FrenchAvoid dishes which use uncooked animal by products such a
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