How harmful is secondary or passive smoking ?
If a non-smoking woman lives in the atmosphere of her husband's cigarettes smoke, the fetus could receive an indirect effect of the smoke through the mother, although the concentration may be lower than from direct smoking. Thus, it is best for the husband to refrain from smoking in the mother's presence, or to quit the habit. The mother is also advised to keep out of smoke-filled areas.
Monday, November 30, 2009
PREGNANCY....EAT RIGHT BEFORE HAVING A BABY
Grossly underweight or overweight men and women have reduced fertility and higher miscarriage rates. Pre-conception nutrition care is especially important for the following groups of women.
* Those who are underweight or overweight. Nutrition counselling should ideally be given 3-4 months before the intended time of conception. This will give them time to work towards an acceptable body weight and build up stores of nutrients in their bodies.
* Women with established diabetes or other chronic diseases.
* Women with a history of poor pregnancy outcome.
While planning a pregnancy, it is advisable to stop smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs inappropriately as important stages in your baby's development start right after conception.
* Those who are underweight or overweight. Nutrition counselling should ideally be given 3-4 months before the intended time of conception. This will give them time to work towards an acceptable body weight and build up stores of nutrients in their bodies.
* Women with established diabetes or other chronic diseases.
* Women with a history of poor pregnancy outcome.
While planning a pregnancy, it is advisable to stop smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs inappropriately as important stages in your baby's development start right after conception.
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