Health and Safety Links A lcohol, drugs and smoking all may harm a developing baby and should be avoided during pregnancy. A pregnant woman should check with her health care provider before using ANY medication. Cigarette smoking should be avoided completely. Infants of mothers who smoke during pregnancy have proven to be smaller than infants of comparable mothers who do not smoke. Babies of smoking women also experience a higher rate of stillbirth and neonatal death.
Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, soft drinks and chocolate.
Too much caffeine may not be safe for your baby. Women under the grips of drug or alcohol addiction, we beg you to seek help the moment you learn that you are pregnant. It's not too late. Have courage and faith that you are not alone. For more information on birth defects, Robyn's Nest encourages you to visit the March of Dimes web site.