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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 15:00:28
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
in the US has linked heavy marijuana use in pregnancy with unusual newborn behaviour (excessive crying and trembling)[2]. There is no evidence linking the use of marijuana by a pregnant woman with birth defects and abnormalities.However, there has been much
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Coffee in pregnancy - new study
By Maria Muennich on 21/05/2010 02:07:59
New research results may lead to some confusion, but the essential message of moderation remains unchanged
in the second half of pregnancy has no effect on the birth weight or length of gestation of your baby. But before you throw all coffee caution to the wind, it's important to realise that the research doesn't at all undermine the current recommendations
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Food poisoning in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 07/08/2008 14:23:47
What are the risks, how should you avoid them and what you should do if you fall ill?
in pregnancy. After all, don't we all know at least one person who had a bout of food poisoning during pregnancy and gave birth to a completely healthy baby, so it isn't all a little exaggerated? Here we lay out the food-poisoning risks, as well as how to avoid
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Pregnancy and dental care
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2007 06:43:31
Why caring well for your teeth in pregnancy is more important than ever, and how you can do it safely
If you're expecting a baby then you're probably learning more all the time about the ways in which pregnancy can affect your body. One of the less immediately obvious effects of pregnancy can be dental health problems, but how does pregnancy
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