Pregnancy Health Guidelines

Pregnant women should avoid alcohol.

Pregnant women should never take illegal drugs.

Evidence suggests that high caffeine intake by pregnant women may harm the developing fetus.

Doctors commonly advise pregnant women to limit caffeine consumption.

Doctors advise pregnant women to avoid excessive coffee intake.

Drugs alter how the body functions.

Drugs that improve health, cure diseases, or relieve pain.

Drugs that are unhealthy or can cause harm.

Pregnant women must consult doctors about drug use.

Consult doctors for safety of prescribed drugs during pregnancy.

The period of time from conception to birth where a baby grows inside its mother's body.

A developing baby needs nutrients, energy and to remove waste.

The developing fetus relies on the mother for nutrition and waste removal.

The mother and the fetus have separate blood systems but exchange nutrients and waste through diffusion.

The fetus's circulatory system has two chambers, part of its development.

Protein is essential for fetal cell growth and the mother's muscle strength and blood-oxygen carrying ability.

Smoking during pregnancy exposes the fetus to harmful substances in cigarette smoke.

Carbohydrates provide energy to the mother and the baby but extra intake can lead to weight gain.

Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen transport in the blood, harming fetal development.

Essential for making haemoglobin to carry oxygen to the fetus.

Needed for strong bones in the mother and the growing fetus.

Nicotine in pregnancy is harmful and can damage blood vessels and affect developing fetus.

A balanced diet with nutrients like Protein, Carbs, and Vitamins is crucial for a healthy pregnancy outcome.

Babies born to mothers who smoked often have lower birth weights than those born to mothers who didn't.

Warnings on cigarette packages inform potential harm and are especially important for pregnant women.