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These guidelines recommend that pregnant and breastfeeding women refrain from taking aspirin. The dangers of aspirin to developing fetuses and infants are described.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Also available in: Spanish
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can hurt your baby and can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. This brochure lists problems associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, answers some questions about alcohol an... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet presents a general overview of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), described as a group of physical and mental birth defects caused by a woman drinking heavily during pregnancy.... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. You'll find accurate, easy-to-understand information about foodborne illness for mom's to be.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Consumer health education information written for women over 35 who are thinking of starting a family. Details the special risks some women who have postponed childbearing may face .... Details >
A woman who has a history of heart disease, heart murmur, rheumatic fever or high blood pressure should talk with her healthcare provider before she decides to become pregnant. These health problems a... Details >
This fact sheet lists both male and female symptoms and risk factors that may adversely affect your chances of getting pregnant. The document advises that early detection and treatment of a problem ca... Details >