Bacteria that can harm an unborn baby if ingested
teratogen
taking prescription medication
toxoplasmosis that can cause birth defects
personal care products to avoid that may cause harm
Smoking in pregnancy
Vitamin A
caffeine
Overheating avoidance
alcohol use in pregnancy
do not have really hot baths, showers, hot tubs or saunas during pregnancy to avoid this
hair sprays, hair dyes, tanning products, nail polish and polish remover
allowed to have 300 mg of this per day maximum during pregnancy
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks to continue doing this in pregnancy
too much of this in pregnancy from taking supplements OR eating liver can be harmful/toxic
found in cat feces therefore pregnant mothers should have someone else clean the litter box
This may lead to physical, learning and behaviour problems for the baby.
listeriosis that may be found in deli meat, soft cheese, pate and can cause harm or even death to baby
The risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is greater in babies
substances that may cause birth defects via a toxic effect on an embryo or fetus