Can alcohol harm my baby? (fig 21)

Fortunately unlike in the western world we do not get many of our women taking alcohol except in the coastal belt and the estate sector. However, it has been known for some time that heavy drinking during pregnancy can affect the development of the baby very badly, especially during the early weeks. More recently, some evidence has suggested that even moderate or light drinking can affect the baby in the same way though less severely. What is certain is that, whether you drink a lot or a little, the alcohol that enters your bloodstream passes into your baby's bloodstream. In ayuredic medication such as Arishta contains fair amount of alcohol. Remember that, from conception onwards, to stop drinking products contain alcohol, and to make sure, your chances of having a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby.It is true that if you limit yourself to just an occasional drink, the risk to your baby will be very small.But if you cut out alcohol completely, you cut out this risk completely.

What about my pills, medicines, other drugs I am already on and diseases that I have?

A number of the medicines (including some that can be bought over the counter), can harm the developing baby.Drugs of addiction can also be harmful. The harm is almost always done very early in pregnancy.

If you take any sort of medicines or drugs regularly, see your doctor before, you even try to conceive.Ask whether what you take should be changed, or ask for help in cutting out unnecessary drugs. Conditions like diabetes have to be even more carefully controlled, than usual, during pregnancy to avoid any harm to the baby. Talk to your doctor before you become pregnant.

It is best for any medical condition to avoid all drugs before conception and right throughout pregnancy, unless they are prescribed by a doctor. You must avoid ayuredic kasaya and arishta before you become pregnant. If you go to your doctor while you are trying to conceive and are given a prescription, remember to say that you are trying for a baby. Then your doctor can avoid medicines that should not be taken in pregnancy. Ask your chemist about anything bought over the counter.
There may be times during pregnancy when you feel you need to take paracetamol or aspirin tablets, for a headache, for example. These are thought to be safe, although many women still prefer to do without.
It is very important to get proper advice and treatment for your long lasting diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy or any other prior to becoming pregnant.
