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25/04/2024

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22/01/2024

Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy

Hello dear
It has been a while... but we're here again 🤗
Wish you a great year ahead 🙏🏾

While at work this morning I observed that most of the pregnant women admitted had UTI, and I thought it best to talk about it here(as I don't have a myth to debunk today actually)
So let's cut to the chase👇🏾

👉🏾A Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria from somewhere outside of a woman's body gets inside the urethra (basically the urinary tract) and causes an infection.

Women are more likely to get UTIs than men, which is because the female anatomy makes it easy for bacteria from the va**na or re**al areas to get in the urinary tract because they are all close together.

👉🏾Symptoms of UTIs during pregnancy
-Pain or a burning sensation when you pass urine.
-Feeling the urge to urinate more often than usual.
-Urinating before you reach the toilet.
-Feeling like your bladder is full, even after you have urinated.
-Urine that looks cloudy, bloody or is very smelly.
-Pain in the lower abdomen or above the p***c bone.
-Fever.

👉🏾Causes of UTI in pregnancy
During pregnancy, changes that occur in your body will increase your risk of getting a UTI, including changes to your urine and immune system.
A pregnant woman's urine gets more concentrated. It also has certain types of hormones and sugar which can encourage bacterial growth and lower your body's ability to fight off “bad” bacteria trying to get in.
To make matters worse, as your baby grows, there is also increased pressure on your bladder, which can reduce the flow of your urine and lead to an infection. The tubes that take urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureters) get wider, which makes it easier for bacteria to get to the kidneys.

👉🏾 Treatment of UTI in pregnancy
UTIs are treated with antibiotics that are safe in pregnancy. You will be treated with antibiotic based on your infection and the type of bacteria found in your urine sample.

👉🏾 Prevention of UTI
You can lower your risk of developing a UTI during pregnancy by:

-Drinking plenty of water.
-Going to pass urine when you get the urge, and not delaying.
-Urinating immediately after s*x.
-Wiping from the front to the back after going to the toilet.
-Showering instead of having a bath.
-Avoiding douching and sprays or powders in the ge***al area.

If you have a UTI , or a kidney infection while you're pregnant, your baby is at a higher risk of an early birth or being born underweight.
The best way to avoid a risk to your baby is to keep all your antenatal appointments. It's important not to delay getting antibiotics, as infections develop quickly, and can lead to problems for you and your baby.

25/12/2023

This is strictly an appreciation post to my esteemed MAYC family 🥰
In the spirit of thanksgiving, I would love to sincerely thank you all in a special way for being with me through out the year and for your likes, comments and sharing of each of my posts throughout this year.... it's with great honour and joy that I send you my heart felt gratitude.
May we all continue to embrace knowledge and live by it for the greater good of our society 🙏
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new Year ahead🥰
Wish all pregnant women safe delivery as you welcome your bundles of joy🥰

18/12/2023

Women with small breasts cannot produce enough milk for their baby

This myth is FALSE in all forms that the word false can exist!

Women come in all different shapes and sizes, and so do breasts. Their breasts can be large, small, round, oval, wide, narrow, symmetrical, uneven, full, or droopy. And, all of these types of breasts are normal.
Your breasts will likely grow larger before and during your breastfeeding journey, breast size is irrelevant when it comes to how much milk you produce. A mom with small breasts might have just as much milk supply as a mom with large breasts. The amount of milk you produce usually depends on how much your baby feeds, the more they feed, the more milk you will naturally produce.
The size of your breasts largely depends on how much fat they contain, not the amount of alveoli (milk-making tissue). Women with smaller breasts have less fatty tissue, and those with larger breasts have more fatty tissue. But, fatty tissue doesn't make breast milk. Instead, it's your breasts' glandular tissue that produces the breast milk.
Be rest assured that your breast size has no effect on your milk production.
Stay informed and breast feed your baby with total love and satisfaction.

04/12/2023

Pregnancy and swelling of feet

Pregnancy symptoms can be pretty uncomfortable and inconvenient. From extreme fatigue to morning sickness, back pain to headaches and migraines - it's not exactly a bed full of roses I guess. But one symptom that isn't talked about enough is feet swelling or to use the technical name, oedema... and almost every pregnant woman experiences this.

Swelling, like morning sickness, is a pregnancy symptom that many expect. You are bound to notice mild swelling in your body throughout pregnancy, but it might feel particularly severe in your ankles and feet and your feet swelling can feel limiting, which is why remaining informed can be incredibly helpful.

👉What causes your feet to swell during pregnancy?
Your ankles and feet can swell when you're pregnant because your body fluids are increasing.
There are several reasons why your feet might swell during pregnancy. The first is due to a normal physiological change that occurs when carrying a baby. Your blood volume steadily increases as your pregnancy progresses. The total blood volume increases, but that blood is a bit more watery than when you're not pregnant and when blood is watery, it is harder for the water part to stay entirely within the blood vessels. Some of it can leak out into surrounding tissues, causing the swelling you see.
In addition to the increase in fluid, another cause for feet swelling in pregnancy is because the weight of your uterus is adding additional strain on your cardiovascular system. Your baby is pushing on a large vein called the inferior vena cava. This pressure can slow circulation, making it harder to move fluid from the legs and back to the heart.
That combined with the added weight and pressure on your legs, ankles, and feet can create an uncomfortable feeling. Yes, it's common, but that doesn't mean it's any less frustrating.

👉When should I be concerned about swollen feet during pregnancy?
In the majority of cases, swelling in pregnancy isn't dangerous. The swelling of the ankles and feet caused by oedema is harmless and perfectly normal!
But once you notice the following symptoms accompanying a swollen feet, it could be preeclampsia:
-a sudden increase in swelling in your face, hands or feet,
-a very bad headache,
-problems with your vision, such as blurring or flashing lights in your eyes,
-severe pain just below your ribs.
These could be symptoms of pre-eclampsia, which can lead to serious complications if it's not monitored and treated.

👉Remedies for swollen feet
-Elevate your legs when sitting - this really helps.
-Sleep on your side, which is also great for back pain.
-Try to take some pregnancy-friendly exercises such as walking. This keeps the blood flowing.
-Avoid long periods of standing or even of sitting. Take a 5-minute stroll every hour if you're sitting down a lot.
-Don't wear tight elastic socks or clothes.
-Wear COMFORTABLE shoes.
-Drink lots of water! Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day will help your system get rid of excess sodium and other waste products, thereby minimizing swelling.
-Ask your partner for a foot massage🥰...Massage helps circulate the fluids that tend to accumulate in your feet, which will in turn reduce swelling.
So grab your water bottle, put your feet up, and let your partner gently massage your feet and legs... you deserve some pampering 💯

The gradual onset of feet swelling during pregnancy is common, especially during the third trimester when your blood volume has almost doubled.
While swelling is inconvenient, try to think of it as your body preparing for your baby and remember it will all subside after you give birth!
Set your eyes on the prize!

06/11/2023

Should I continue breastfeeding while pregnant?

This topic has always been controversial among mothers, so let's trash it out today 🤗
While breastfeeding is a natural contraceptive, it's not foolproof. And it's unlikely to be effective after six months, or if you're not exclusively breastfeeding. This means you could conceive while still breastfeeding your child.

Pregnant breastfeeding mums sometimes receive conflicting advice about whether to wean or continue breastfeeding while pregnant. Breast feeding two children of different ages is certainly possible and when your new baby arrives, your body will produce milk to fit each of their needs... the human body is such wonderful.

Some mums find that their older child weans naturally during the pregnancy or drops certain feeds. This may be due to changes in the composition of your milk during pregnancy, which means that it tastes different and less sweet, the child could self wean him/herself, but you have to make sure not to compromise on the child's nutrition.
Breastfeeding while pregnant can be done unless if you experience the following health risks:
If you have the following risks, you should avoid breastfeeding while pregnant and wean your older child:
⚪ Painful symptoms in the first trimester.
⚪ History of miscarriage or pregnancy loss.
⚪ Bleeding during a previous pregnancy.
⚪ Previous premature delivery.
⚪ Preterm labour in your current pregnancy.

👉Side effects of breastfeeding while pregnant include:
-Uterine contractions: During breastfeeding, your body releases the hormone oxytocin. It stimulates breast milk production, but it also causes uterine contractions. These contractions are usually mild and aren't a concern for uncomplicated pregnancies.
In a complicated or high-risk pregnancy, on the other hand, oxytocin can increase uterine movement and affect the pregnancy. Your doctor may ask you to avoid breastfeeding while pregnant if you've had a previous miscarriage or premature birth.

-Changes in breast milk: Breast milk remains nutritional throughout pregnancy. However, its contents, quantity, consistency, and taste may change over time due to hormonal changes. Breast milk can become saltier, and its production may decrease as your pregnancy progresses. This can naturally make the older child wean on their own before your new baby is born.

-Physical discomfort: In the early stage or first trimester of your pregnancy, you may have ni**le tenderness and breast soreness. You may have a decreased food and water intake due to morning sickness and feel tired. Such physical discomfort may increase while breastfeeding.

-Health risks: Lactation takes up energy on top of your pregnancy. The high physical and nutritional demand of frequent breastfeeding during pregnancy can present health risks for your unborn baby. They include:
-Decreased blood flow to the placenta.
-Slow development of your unborn baby.
-Low birth weight of your newborn.
-Miscarriage.
-Stillbirth.

👉Tips for Breastfeeding While Pregnant
Breastfeeding during pregnancy is a personal choice. If you choose to breastfeed while pregnant, here are some tips to help you and your child:

⚪Take painkillers like paracetamol or use warm compresses on your breasts to ease breast soreness and ni**le tenderness.

⚪Ensure that you get enough rest if you feel tired due to pregnancy and breastfeeding your older child.
⚪Ask someone to help you with household chores or childcare.
⚪Avoid drinking coffee or energy drinks, as they can dehydrate you.
⚪Have regular times for eating and drinking water throughout the day. This can reduce nausea and help you with your food and water intake to maintain your breast milk supply.
⚪Drink lots of water. Have sugar-free drink mixes that are safe for pregnancy.
⚪Make sure you have healthy food and get enough calories for the nutritional needs of your babies.

In many situations, breastfeeding during pregnancy can be done. Remember, even though you might be tired, irritable, busy, or otherwise exhausted, your body is providing important care to your babies.
It's usually perfectly safe to continue breastfeeding if you get pregnant as long as your pregnancy is a healthy and a normal pregnancy and you're consuming enough calories for yourself, your growing foetus, and your breastfeeding baby.
The notion that breastfeeding while pregnant can cause sickness to either the mother or the baby is an old wives' tale that has no scientific backing, a nursing mother who gets pregnant should not be afraid of breastfeeding her baby.
You got this Super Mom!!

23/10/2023

Intimacy during and after pregnancy

Pregnant women and their partners often wonder if it's safe to have s*x during pregnancy. Will it cause a miscarriage? Will it harm the unborn baby? Are there s*x positions to avoid? Here's what to know.

👉Is S*x Safe During Pregnancy?
S*x is a natural, normal part of pregnancy – if you're having a normal pregnancy. Pe*******on and in*******se's movement won't harm the baby, who is protected by your abdomen and the uterus's muscular walls. Your baby is also cushioned by the amniotic sac's fluid... Your baby is safe, keep calm🤗
Yes, s*x is safe during pregnancy, when you're having a normal, uneventful pregnancy.

Every woman's experiences during pregnancy are different – including how they feel about s*x.
For some, desire fades during pregnancy. Other women feel more deeply connected to their s*xuality and more aroused when they're pregnant.
During pregnancy, it's normal for s*xual desire to come and go as your body changes. You may feel self-conscious as your belly grows. Or you may feel s*xier with larger, fuller breasts. Not having to worry about birth control is another perk definitely 😁

👉When Not to Have S*x During Pregnancy
-You're at risk for miscarriage or history of past miscarriages.
-You're at risk for preterm labor (contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy).
-You're having va**nal bleeding, discharge, or cramping without a known cause.
-Your amniotic sac is leaking fluid or has ruptured membranes.
-Your cervix has opened too early in pregnancy.

👉Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to S*x During Pregnancy

-S*x during first trimester: Nausea, fatigue, or breast tenderness may kill your s*x drive. But don't worry; it will come back.
-S*x during second trimester: Your libido may kick into high gear. In fact, increased blood flow throughout your body can enhance your or***ms.
-S*x during third trimester: S*x may feel uncomfortable as birth approaches.
Tell your partner what you're feeling and what works for you. You may need to play with positions, especially later in pregnancy, to find one that's both comfortable and stimulating for you.

👉S*x After Pregnancy
The first 6 weeks after delivery are called the postpartum period. S*x during this time may be the last thing on your mind. You may have less desire because of:

-Healing from an episiotomy (incision during va**nal delivery).
-Healing from abdominal incisions after cesarean birth.
-Normal postpartum bleeding, common for 4 to 6 weeks after birth.
-Fatigue after pregnancy and the birthing process.
-Demands of your newborn (increased if you had twins or triplets).
-Changing hormone levels.
-Sore breasts from breastfeeding.
-Emotional issues, such as postpartum blues, anxiety over parenting, or relationship issues with the father.

👉When to resume intimacy after child birth
It is routinely recommended to avoid s*x for about four to six weeks postpartum, mostly to prevent uterine infection or disrupting any stitches from an episiotomy, and giving the body some time to heal.
In*******se is generally safe after any incisions have fully healed and you feel the delicate tissues of your va**na have healed. This healing usually takes several weeks. Equally important is you should resume intimacy when you're feeling emotionally ready, physically comfortable, and relaxed.

For both you and your partner, patience is a virtue. Given the realities and stress of early parenthood, it can take up to a year for a couple's normal s*x life to return in full bloom.
It's also important to keep in mind that there is more to intimacy than just s*x. Have open and honest discussions with your partner if you are feeling nervous or uncomfortable about s*x and come up with other ways to strengthen your relationship, even if it is simply enjoying time together without the baby.

02/10/2023

The Weaning process: making it easier

If you chose to breastfeed, hopefully it was an enjoyable bonding experience for you and your little one. But like all milestones, it eventually comes to an end. First, congratulate yourself on making it this far!

Weaning means stopping breastfeeding.
Weaning starts when babies have food other than breastmilk. It ends when they no longer have any breastmilk.
When you're stopping breastfeeding, it's a good idea to take it slowly. This way your baby can get used to the change in routine and diet, and your body can get used to not making milk.

👉What is the best age to win a baby?
The World Health Organization recommends that all babies be exclusively breastfed for 6 months, then gradually introduced to appropriate foods after 6 months while continuing to breastfeed for 2 years or beyond, although it is up to you and your baby to decide when the time is right.

👉How to stop breastfeeding
Whenever you decide to start weaning your child off breast milk, it's best to do it gradually. Stopping breastfeeding suddenly could put you at risk of engorgement, blocked ducts or mastitis, as well as being an abrupt change for your baby's digestive and immune systems to cope with. It may also be difficult for you both emotionally.

👉How to Make Weaning Easier
If you are wondering how to wean your child from the breast, here are some tips:

⭐Be patient and take a gradual approach if possible.
⭐Allow your partner or another caregiver to give your baby a bottle. The child may be more likely to take a bottle from someone other than you.
⭐Introduce solid foods at 6 to 9 months of age, during which some children will become more distracted.
⭐Introduce a comfort object (like a toy) to your baby during this time of transition.
⭐Spend time rocking, cuddling, and playing with your baby to replace the special time you share together.
⭐Keep in mind that as a child gets older weaning may become more difficult. A toddler may be much more reluctant to give up breastfeeding.

The bottom line is that there is no "best" time to stop breastfeeding. The decision to stop breastfeeding is a personal one. There's no right or wrong timeline when it comes to weaning your baby.
Whenever and however you stop breastfeeding, be gentle with yourself and your baby. It's a big shift physically, hormonally and emotionally for you both, so do it with thought and care.

25/09/2023

You have to wait 3 months after a miscarriage before you try to conceive again

You might be anxious or confused about what caused your miscarriage and when to conceive again. And you have probably heard people say different stories about pregnancy after a miscarriage.

You may have heard all sorts of advice about how long you should wait before trying to conceive again after a miscarriage. The key things to know are:

✅It is advised not to have s*xual in*******se after a miscarriage until all the bleeding has stopped. This is to avoid infection.
✅It can be helpful to wait until you have had at least one period after your miscarriage before trying again. This makes it easier to calculate dates in the next pregnancy if you conceive straight away.
✅If you conceive before you have a period, it doesn't make you more likely to miscarry in this new pregnancy. In fact:
There is good evidence that there is a lower risk of miscarriage in women who conceive within the first 6 months after miscarriage.

A miscarriage is a very emotional moment for expectant parents and it's natural to grieve the loss. You really have to remember that a miscarriage can't be prevented, and it's not caused by something you did wrong or something you didn't do. It doesn't mean that you can't have children or that you'll have another miscarriage.
What to keep in mind is, the best time to try is when you and your partner feel physically recovered and emotionally ready to embark on another pregnancy.

18/09/2023

Your pregnancy and labour would be like your mom's

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's the fact that pregnancy is pretty unpredictable. However, it doesn't have to be nine months filled with unanswered questions and wondering what fate has in store for you. Your mom's experience could actually give you a clue, because your mother's pregnancy could have an impact on your own.

Although genetics does play a role in predicting how your pregnancy may evolve. Pregnancy and childbirth are often unpredictable and highly individual, but there are some similarities that are genetically connected.

10 shared ways your mother's pregnancy could be similar with yours:
👉Fertility problems - In some families, the women can show similarities when it comes to having problems conceiving. Conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can be genetically inherited.
👉Age of menopause - The age a mother went through menopause can be predictive of the age her daughter will as well.
👉Baby size and weight - Some families just have smaller or bigger than average babies.
👉Gestational diabetes – Yes, unfortunately, you’re at a higher risk for gestational diabetes if any kind of diabetes runs in your family, especially if a sibling or parent has the condition. But your fate isn't sealed. You can reduce the odds if you maintain a healthy weight by eating well and exercising regularly during pregnancy.
👉Morning sickness and nausea - can follow a similar pattern in women of the same family.
👉Stretch marks - can tend to ‘run in’ families. This is related to the collagen quality in the skin, though there are multiple other factors, such as weight gain, which influence the likelihood of getting stretch marks.
👉Giving birth early- It's not unusual in some families for women to have their babies early, even prematurely. Even in the absence of risk factors, going into labour early and having a preterm baby is not unusual amongst many families. This may well be due to a gene that is responsible for the onset of premature labour.
👉Giving birth after your due date – some families just seem to take longer to ‘grow’ their babies to maturity. If you arrived late, then the chances could be higher that your baby may arrive late as well.
👉Mental health after birth - postnatal depression appears to have a genetic component. When there is a family or personal history of anxiety or depression, this may increase the chances of developing postnatal anxiety or depression.
👉Long labour – this may have as much to do with body and pelvis shape as anything else. Although the way your labour is managed is likely to be different from your mother's experience when she was in labour with you.

Your mother and grandmother's experiences are not a predictor of how yours will go. Your age, general health, living conditions and maternity care will all affect the type of pregnancy and birth experience you have, although sometimes genetics is no joke!
If you had a similar or different experience of pregnancy from your mom's, please help us share it and tell us about it in the comments.

11/09/2023

If you have small b***s, you won't produce enough breast milk to feed your baby!

But this statement is so mean 🙄🙄
Really????
It might sound very logical that the size of your breasts directly relates to milk production, but it's totally FALSE.
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes.
Now what makes large breasts different from small breasts is not the amount of breast tissues, it is not the amount of tissue that is able to produce milk during pregnancy, it's just how much fat is in the breast! So some women develop and deposit fat in their breast more than others.

Milk production results from hormones. Soon after you give birth, the hormone prolactin becomes active, which enables your breasts to begin producing large amounts of milk. Breast size, or the amount of fatty tissue your breasts contain, does not affect these hormonal changes and therefore does not factor into milk production. So rest easy my dear, knowing that a small cup size is no reason for concern.

👉Let's just look at how breast milk is formed to help clear the doubt👇
When your baby suckles, it sends a message to your brain. The brain then signals the hormones, prolactin and oxytocin to be released. Prolactin causes the alveoli (these are tiny, grape-like sacs that produce and store milk) to begin making milk. Oxytocin causes muscles around the alveoli to squeeze milk out through the milk ducts.
Milk production occurs within the alveoli. Once the milk is made, it is squeezed out through the alveoli into the milk ducts, then the ducts carry the milk through the breast to the ni**les for the baby to suckle.

The amount of milk you produce is just a matter of demand and supply. The more your baby feeds, the more milk your breasts will produce. Don't worry if you have a hungry baby because your body will be able to keep up.

The size of your breasts does not affect your ability to breastfeed. Women with small breasts make the same quantity and quality of milk as women with larger breasts.
Milk production (supply) is a product of milk removal (demand). The more milk your baby takes from your breasts (or you express) the more milk you will make.
Women with small breasts make just as much milk as women with large breasts.
Don't fall for this myth again.

04/09/2023

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

It is not everything abnormal that is caused by your village people... Sometimes we are the ones responsible for our misfortunes.
A young woman gave birth to a baby with some abnormalities, she began crying and cursing some particular people, saying they were the ones responsible for the abnormalities. On further history taking and clerking by the doctor, the baby was diagnosed with foetal Alcohol syndrome, which was all due to the mother consuming alcohol in the pregnancy.

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) happens when a person consumes any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol use during pregnancy can interfere with your baby's development, causing physical and mental defects.

👉What causes foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
Foetal alcohol syndrome happens when a person drinks any alcohol during pregnancy, including wine, beer, and “hard liquor”. Without alcohol use, FAS doesn't happen. One reason alcohol is dangerous during pregnancy is that it's passed through your bloodstream to the foetus through the umbilical cord. The baby doesn't break down alcohol in the same way an adult does – it stays in the body for a longer period of time, causing damage.

👉 Effects of alcohol on a developing foetus
Alcohol can interfere with the normal development of the foetus, particularly the brain and central nervous system. This occurs in any of the following ways:

✅ Alcohol can kill cells in different parts of the foetus, causing abnormal physical development.
✅ Alcohol constricts blood vessels, which slows blood flow to the placenta (which supplies food and oxygen to the foetus while in the uterus). This causes a shortage of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
✅ Toxic byproducts are produced when the body processes alcohol. These can then concentrate in the baby's brain cells and cause damage.

👉What are the symptoms of FAS?
The signs and symptoms of foetal alcohol syndrome can vary. One person might have only a few, while another person could experience all of them.
👉 Symptoms in infants
Symptoms that infants with foetal alcohol syndrome could experience include:
🔴Abnormal facial features, including a smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip, a thin upper lip, and small eyes.
🔴Low body weight.
🔴Short height.
🔴Sleep and sucking difficulties.
🔴Small head size.
🔴Vision or hearing problems.

👉 Symptoms in early childhood and beyond
Symptoms that may develop over time in people with foetal alcohol syndrome include:
🔴Delayed speech and language development.
🔴Difficulty concentrating and short attention span.
🔴Difficulty telling the difference between reality and fantasy.
🔴Hyperactivity.
🔴Learning disabilities.
🔴Low IQ.
🔴Poor coordination.
🔴Poor reasoning and judgment skills.
🔴Poor school performance.
🔴Poor short-term memory.

Damage from alcohol can happen at any point during pregnancy. The beginning of foetal development is the most important for the whole body, but organs like the brain continue to develop throughout pregnancy. It's impossible to exactly pinpoint all of the development during pregnancy, making it risky to drink alcohol at any time prior to birth.

It's also recommended that you avoid beverages containing alcohol when you're trying to become pregnant. Many people don't know they're pregnant for the first few weeks of pregnancy (four to six weeks). This is because it takes time for your body to build up enough hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone that develops in early pregnancy) to be detected on a pregnancy test. During those early weeks of pregnancy, the foetus is going through a massive surge of development. Alcohol use during this time could negatively impact the baby.

👉Is there a cure for foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
There is no cure for foetal alcohol syndrome. Children born with this syndrome experience the symptoms throughout their entire lives.

Alcohol use during pregnancy causes life-long issues that can be very serious.
Using alcohol during pregnancy is the leading cause of preventable birth defects, developmental disabilities and learning disabilities. Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a preventable condition. However, the only way to prevent FAS is to avoid drinking alcohol and beverages containing alcohol during pregnancy.
If you've already consumed alcohol during pregnancy, it's never too late to stop. Brain growth in the foetus takes place throughout pregnancy, so stopping alcohol consumption as soon as possible is always best.
We all want healthy and happy babies... Let's not use our hands to destroy the lives of our children because of unhealthy addictions. Do the needful.

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