Nothing can be more exciting, or exhausting, than discovering a new baby is on the way.
From the moment a fetus begins developing, environmental factors play a role in childhood development. Parents already know to eliminate their own bad habits, like alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The goal is to eliminate toxins that can affect a baby's growth and progress through life. Mothers and Others for a Livable Planet, for example, advises pregnant women to reduce the amount of pesticides entering their diets by increasing the amount of locally-grown and organic foods they consume, and testing their drinking water for possible contaminants like lead, pesticides and mercury. It is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional.