Recent survey suggests that about one in 13 pregnant women in Wales are drinking more than recommended levels. Experts warn that drinking more than one to two units of alcohol per week when pregnant can lead to problems such as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Some of the risks associated with FAS are low birth weight, [...]
According to an estimate, 12 percent of the American women between the ages 15 to 44 face various problems, especially during pregnancy. Here is list of some of the important factors that often create problems during pregnancy. 1. Obesity and unhealthy diet can be one of the major reasons. 2. Use of tobacco and alcohol [...]
Cholesterol supplement may act as an antidote for would be mothers who are at a risk of damaging their growing fetus by alcohol consumption. A protein called Sonic Hedgehog (SHH), which is responsible for the development of nervous system, head, face, heart and limbs are all affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. SHH is only active [...]
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy may lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. The timing of alcohol consumption, its frequency, the beverage size and type, all appear to be crucial elements of identifying risk. A new survey has found that nearly 80% of non-Indigenous West Australian women consumed alcohol during the three months before pregnancy, nearly half [...]
Cholesterol supplement may act as an antidote for would be mothers who are at a risk of damaging their growing fetus by alcohol consumption. A protein called Sonic Hedgehog (SHH), which is responsible for the development of nervous system, head, face, heart and limbs are all affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. SHH is only active [...]
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy should be completely avoided. This is because alcohol passes through the placenta and can cause very serious birth defects in the growing fetus, like stunted growth, low birth weight, and even brain damage. This disorder is known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Permanent damage to the central nervous system is one [...]
A recent survey reports that most of the pregnant women are unaware about which type of food and drinks they should consume during their pregnancy period. Approximately 60% females told that they don’t know — what foods to eat and what foods to avoid during their pregnancy, and which types of foods are safe to [...]






