Factor Affecting The Development of Fetus
Factor Affecting The Development of Fetus
Factor Affecting The Development of Fetus
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Teenage mothers receive regular prenatal care less often than older
women. Prenatal care is essential for monitoring the growth of the
fetus and the health of the mother. During prenatal care, medical
professionals provide important information about good nutrition
and about other ways to ensure a healthy pregnancy. According to
the American Medical Association (AMA), babies born to women
who do not have regular prenatal care are 4 times more likely to die
before the age of 1 year.
The healthy lifestyle that should be practiced by the
woman during pregnancy :
Ways to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy
#1 - Eat right
Eating a healthy diet is especially important for pregnant women. Your
baby needs healthy food, not sugar and fat. Eat plenty of colorful fruits
and vegetables, whole grains, calcium-rich foods, and foods low in
saturated fat.
#2 - Don’t drink alcohol
Women should not drink alcohol before and during their pregnancy
and while breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol increases the risk of having a
baby with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD can cause
abnormal facial features and behavioral issues. Alcohol can impact a
baby’s health in the earliest stages of pregnancy, before a woman
may be aware, she is pregnant. Therefore, women who may become
pregnant also should not drink alcohol .
#3 - Get moving
Daily exercise is great for most pregnant women. Check with your
doctor to find out how much physical activity would be right for you.
#4 - Get plenty of sleep
Ample sleep (7 to 9 hours) is important for you and your baby. Try to
sleep on your left side to improve blood flow to you and your child.