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Overview
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Pregnancy risk factors
Alternative names:
risk factors in pregnancy
Information:
Question:
What health changes should you make before getting pregnant?
Answer:
You should start thinking about health risk factors from the time you are trying to get pregnant all the way through pregnancy. Some considerations are to reduce or preferably eliminate alcohol, drug consumption and smoking; eat a well-balanced diet; and avoid drug use unless approved by your physician.
Question:
Can a man's bad health habits adversely affect a pregnancy?
Answer:
Possibly, and particularly 2 to 3 months prior to conception. Smoking and alcohol consumption may cause problems with the fetus. Smoking has also been shown to lower sperm count.
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