Alcohol-Related Birth Defects, Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Anencephaly, Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Limb-Reduction Defects, Microcephaly, Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida, Urinary Tract Birth Defects - Catherine Sinclair Has More Health Info

Birth Defects Prevention

Also indexed as: Alcohol-Related Birth Defects, Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Anencephaly, Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Limb-Reduction Defects, Microcephaly, Neural Tube Defects, Spina Bifida, Urinary Tract Birth Defects

 

Give your baby the best chance at being born strong and healthy. Start by gathering vital information before you get pregnant. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. 

 

• Take vitamins in advanceTo help prevent neural tube and other birth defects, start taking a daily multivitamin months before getting pregnant and continue through your pregnancy; look for brands with at least 400 mcg of folic acid and 15 mg of zinc
• Don’t drink alcoholProtect your baby from a variety of serious birth defects and developmental disorders by avoiding alcohol while you’re pregnant
• Keep an eye on vitamin ACheck with your healthcare practitioner before taking supplements that contain more than 10,000 IU of vitamin A
• Cut the caffeineReduce the risk of miscarriage by avoiding caffeinated coffee, tea, and soft drinks
• Avoid too much noiseStay away from noisy workplace environments, loud music, and airport jet traffic to protect your baby’s fragile ears and hearing

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