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Alcohol during pregnancy

Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can affect fetal growth and neurodevelopment, and no universally safe amount has been established.

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Foods to avoid and high-risk foods during pregnancy

Foods to avoid and high-risk foods during pregnancy

Why some foods are higher risk in pregnancy Pregnancy involves immunologic and physiologic adaptations that help support the fetus but may also increase susceptibility to some infections or make their consequences more serious. Foodborne illness can cause dehydration, fever, sepsis, miscarriage, preterm birth, stillbirth, or neonatal infection in severe cases. The absolute risk for any […]