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A HEALTHY PREGNANCY.</font></font></td>
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<p><font size="2" face="Tahoma">A woman's health and the way that
she lives affects how her baby develops. Remember that the baby's brain,
nervous system and the heart are all formed during the first 12 weeks
of life. The following simple advice should be given to pregnant women;</font></p>
<p><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Tahoma"><b>Folic Acid</b></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Tahoma">All women should take 400ug of folic acid
supplement as soon as they think they want to become pregnant and continue
until the 12th week of pregnancy. We recommend that you use <a href="products/babyblend_brief.html" target="_blank">BabyBlend</a>
fertility supplement for your Folic acid needs as well as other fertility
related nutrients.</font></p>
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<td width="32%" height="39"><a href="http://www.amniosense.com"><img src="../pics/amniosense1.gif" width="159" height="80" border="0" alt="Amniotic fluid leak detector for use in pregnancy"></a></td>
<td width="68%" height="39"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2" color="#000066">A
totally new and innovative product for <a href="http://www.amniosense.com" target="_top">pregnant
women</a> - the new amniosense test is an amniotic fluid leak detector
contained in a panty liner. Ideal for all women after 36 weeks of
pregnancy and also for high risk pregnancies eg after amniocentesis.</font></td>
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<p><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Tahoma"><b>Smoking</b></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Tahoma">It is important that you stop smoking
completely or at least try to cut down during pregnancy. The amount of
oxygen reaching the foetus can be reduced if you smoke and nicotine may
pass through into the baby's circulation.</font></p>
<p><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Tahoma"><b>Infections </b></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Tahoma">Some infections may be harmful to
the baby if caught during pregnancy - German Measles (Rubella) in particular.
It is best to have a test to see if you need to be vaccinated before you
get pregnant, but it is sensible to avoid people who you know to have
German Measles. </font></p>
<p><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Tahoma"><b>Drugs and Medications</b></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Tahoma">Some drugs can be potentially harmful
to a growing foetus. It is worth checking with</font><font size="1" face="Tahoma">
</font><font size="2" face="Tahoma">your doctor or pharmacist
as soon as possible about any medication that you may be taking. </font></p>
<p><font color="#800000" size="3" face="Tahoma"><b>X-Rays </b> </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Tahoma">Any X-Ray during pregnancy may damage
a foetus. Hospitals only take X-Rays if absolutely necessary during pregnancy.
However, ultrasound scans are not a problem. If your are in doubt, ask.
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