THE DON’TS:
(1) No alcohol, no matter how small the amount it is, it can harm the baby’s development.
(2) No use of illegal drugs as these substances will harm the unborn baby who may be born with brain or growth defects.
(3) No tobacco smoking as this habit provides nicotine and cancer causing drugs to your unborn baby that raises the risk of miscarriage and premature birth.
(4) Avoid contact with or exposure to toxic chemicals and fumes such as cleaning fluids, wet paint, lead and mercury, insecticides and cat litter. Any or all of these elements can raise your risk of getting sick or an infection that can be harmful to your unborn child.
(5) No eating of seafood that has been packed with mercury or fresh fish that is naturally high in mercury such as mackerel, tuna, shark or swordfish. Mercury is very harmful to your unborn baby.
(6) No use of scented feminine products such as sprays, sanitary napkins or bubble bath and no douching. All of these can irritate your vagina and increase your risk of a urinary tract infection or yeast infection.
(7) Avoid food borne illnesses that can cause serious health problems. Maintain good food preparation habits such as cleaning, cooking, and storing food properly.
(8) Before having any medical or dental x-rays inform the dentist or doctor that you are pregnant so that extra precautions can be taken to protect you and the baby if the procedure cannot be delayed until after the birth. Read more at: http://www.freebabystuffs.net/pregnancy-donts
