Risk factors during pregnancy/prenatal stage
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Maternal diet
listeria bacteria in soft serve icecream, soft cheeses, cold meats, raw/smoked seafood and there is mercury in certain fish
what does the maternal diet cause (3 causes)
may cause miscarriage, still birth, premature labour
parental smoking and tobacco smoke in the home
reduces oxygen to placenta and exposes foetus to harmful chemicals
what does smoking cause (7 risks)
increased risks of low birth weight, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, premature birth, birth defects, lung issues, and perinatal care
Alcohol use during pregnancy
when alcohol is consumed it crosses the placenta from the mothers blood to the baby’s blood
what does alcohol cause (3 causes)
can cause foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) may result in brain and nervous system damage, restricted blood flow through the placenta and umbilical cord, and in severe cases stillbirth
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