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Improved Pregnancy Outcome
Alcohol,
Drugs and Pregnancy
Alcohol is a danger
for each stage of pregnancy. Children
born to mothers who drink may have attention problems, slower thinking,
and muscle problems. If a pregnant woman drinks so does her baby.
Any type of drug can hurt your baby. Drugs can make your baby be born prematurely, or addicted to drugs. A baby born to a mother on drugs could have lasting problems including learning disabilities. Even over-the-counter drugs can be dangerous. Don't take any over-the-counter drug unless you first consult with your physician. Hear are some specific drugs and what they can do: HEROIN- HIV/AIDS; low birth weight; small head and body; addiction; death COCAINE/CRACK-miscarriage; low birth weight; small head and body; damaged eyes, heart, kidneys, genitals; addiction; death after birth PCP/LSD-miscarriage; brain damage; damage to eyes and ears; behavior problems SPEED-miscarriage; low birth weight; small head and body; addiction; behavior problems; death MARIJUANA-miscarriage; stillbirth; low birth weight; small head and body; damaged heart and nervous system CAFFEINE-miscarriage; birth defects (found not only in coffee and tea, but also chocolate, sodas, and even some OTC drugs). ACCUTANE (prescription acne treatment)-birth defects, deformed organs BIRTH CONTROL PILL-miscarriage, birth defects; deformed genitals TETRACYCLINE-birth defects; deformed organs; difficulty breathing; addiction TRANQUILIZERS-birth defects; deformed organs; difficulty breathing, addiction DIET PILLS-birth defects PAIN MEDS-stillbirth; low birth weight; birth defects (Aspirin and ibuprofen which are often found in cold, flu and allergy medicines) VITAMINS A & D-birth defects (in large amounts)
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