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… 38d What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol … midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest …
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… pregnant, the safest option is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … drugs. For more information about FASD, the use of alcohol and other drugs (substance use) …
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… you can do when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take … you can stop, the better. Risks of substance use during pregnancy Substance Possible effect …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Alcohol and drug use: Overview Some people who drink alcohol, … sex and/or sexual assault. This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections …
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… Topic Overview For many young people, using alcohol, drugs, or other substances like … times and stop, while others may continue to use them on a more regular basis. Young people … unprotected sex. This raises the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually …
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… Overview Alcohol has both immediate and long-term … help you make informed choices about alcohol use. Canada’s guidance on alcohol and health If … more, visit Alcohol and drug use during pregnancy While breastfeeding Driving a motor …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol … affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental … more information on pregnancy and alcohol use, visit HealthLinkBC File #38d Pregnancy and …
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… Topic Overview What effect does alcohol have on a fetus? A woman who drinks … or feeding as a newborn. Heavy alcohol use during pregnancy can also lead to miscarriage , …
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… risk from drinking? If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking at … developing baby (fetus) if you drink during pregnancy. Lead to problems at work, school, or … behaviour. Cause you to develop an alcohol use problem. If you think you're drinking too …
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… Actionset Overview If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or other substances, take it … Urge your teen to be open too. Try not to use harsh, judging words. In most cases, an … sex without a condom. This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. …
