HSC 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Bonfire, Anencephaly
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Pregnancy and childbirth: preconception, type of healthcare a woman performs before conception, better health outcomes when a pregnancy is planned and desired, begin by getting your body ready for pregnancy: Incomplete closure of the spinal cord and/or coverings: quit atods, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, ensures healthy eggs. Increasing water intake and essential nutrients and extra calories: exercise, prepares body for birth and carrying extra weight, reduces backaches, constipation, bloating, swelling, prevent pregnancy complications, maintain good posture and good muscle tone and endurance, better sleep. Increase energy and mood: take a prenatal vitamins, avoid and treat infections. Infections can sometimes impact the baby: vaginal infections most dangerous, do not use tobacco and other drugs. Limit caffeine intake: no more than 200mg a day, around 2 cups of coffee, health care, through doctor, nurse, midwife, regular prenatal checkups, once a month in the beginning of pregnancy.
