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Follow the links below to find information on the possible harmful effects of drugs, chemicals, alcohol and smoking during pregnancy.
Reviewed February 2010
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Pregnancy and smoking
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Better Health Channel
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Smoking while pregnant exposes a woman and her unborn child to an increased risk of health problems including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, premature labour and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Passive smoking can also affect a pregnant woman and her child. Discuss alternatives to nicotine replacement therapy with your doctor if you are trying to quit.
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Dec 2009
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Smoking during pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Giving up smoking is one of the best things that you can do for your own health and for the health of your baby - before your baby is born and afterwards.
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Oct 2009
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Smoking before pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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During the months before you become pregnant, there are some important things that you can do to improve your chances of becoming pregnant and set the scene for a healthier pregnancy and healthier baby.
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Oct 2009
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Alcohol
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Better Health Channel
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Alcohol is a 'social' drug that affects people in different ways. Recommended limits to reduce health risks from drinking vary. The size of a 'standard' drink also varies according to the type of alcohol. Heavy drinkers and 'binge drinkers' risk serious alcohol-related harm. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may also affect your baby. If you plan to drive, it is better not to drink alcohol.
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Jul 2009
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Pregnancy planning - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Getting into shape before getting pregnant helps to give your child the best possible start.
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Jul 2009
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Passive smoking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Whenever people smoke, all the others around them are smoking too because they breathe in the same harmful substances as the person who is smoking. it is known as passive smoking.
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Jul 2009
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Passive smoking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Whenever people smoke, all the others around them are smoking too because they breathe in the same harmful substances as the person who is smoking. Passive smoking.
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Jul 2009
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Pregnancy and epilepsy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Generally speaking, having epilepsy should not prevent a woman planning to have a baby. But making a decision about whether to have a baby if you have epilepsy and need medication can be difficult.
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Jun 2009
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Safety of topical corticosteroids in pregnancy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Topical steroids are the most commonly used medicines for skin conditions. Pregnant women may need topical steroids to treat skin conditions but it is unclear if they are safe or harmful during pregnancy. This review shows that there are limited data on...
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May 2009
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Medicines during pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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If you take any prescribed medicines, you should talk to your doctor when you are planning to become pregnant or as soon as you think you are pregnant.
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Apr 2009
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Illegal drugs during pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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All illegal drugs may affect an unborn baby. These include marijuana (cannabis), cocaine, amphetamines, hallucinogens and ecstasy.
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Apr 2009
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Preparing for pregnancy - medicines and other drugs
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you are planning to become pregnant it is a very good idea to consider whether medicines and drugs that you are taking may affect fertility and whether they are safe during pregnancy.
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Apr 2009
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Asthma in pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Good asthma control is especially important throughout your pregnancy because you are breathing for your baby as well as yourself. Well controlled asthma has no effect on pregnancy, labour or breastfeeding.
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Apr 2009
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Alcohol during pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Pregnancy and alcohol do not mix. Alcohol can affect your unborn child for life.
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Apr 2009
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In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
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Better Health Channel
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In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the process used to conceive a child outside the body. A woman's eggs and man's sperm are placed together in a plastic dish for fertilisation. Once fertilised, the resulting embryos are placed back in the woman's uterus in the hope that a successful pregnancy will follow. The woman may develop a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) which may include abdominal swelling, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, lower abdominal pain and shortness of breath.
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Oct 2008
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Pregnancy and drugs
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Better Health Channel
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Taking drugs or medications during pregnancy can be harmful. Possible effects include prenatal death (miscarriage), developmental delay, intellectual disability and birth defects. Some medications may be necessary but should only be taken under medical supervision. Alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and illicit drugs including cannabis and cocaine are all classified as drugs. Limit caffeine drinks and don't smoke or drink alcohol during pregnancy.
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Jul 2008
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Birth defects - drugs and medications
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Better Health Channel
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Taking drugs while pregnant can be cause birth defects. Drugs such as alcohol, some illegal drugs like cocaine, and some prescription and over-the-counter medications including isotretinoin, vitamin A and some antibiotics are known to cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Drugs that can cause birth defects are called 'teratogens'.
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Jul 2008
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Pregnancy - risks
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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During your pregnancy it is very important to avoid some things that can harm your developing baby.
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Feb 2010
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Alcohol
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Inspire Foundation
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Alcohol is a type of drug that is legal in most countries. This fact sheet contains information on the reasons why people drink, the effects of drinking, and some of the things you need to keep in mind when drinking.
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Jun 2008
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