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Alcohol

A psychoactive substance that is not considered safe in pregnancy and is generally avoided completely.

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What to avoid each trimester

What to avoid each trimester

Core avoid list that applies in all trimesters Some items belong on every pregnancy safety and restrictions list because they affect fetal development across gestation, not just at one point in time. Alcohol is the clearest example: no amount has been shown to be safe in pregnancy, so the standard advice is complete avoidance. Tobacco, […]