How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy, Delivery, & Baby

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  1. 2. Routine prenatal visits help monitor the health of both the mother and the ______.
  2. 6. A source of healthy fats recommended in pregnancy, found in avocados, nuts, and salmon.
  3. 8. This mineral is essential for preventing anemia during pregnancy.
  4. 9. Routine screening during pregnancy includes blood typing, STI testing, and ___ tolerance tests.
  5. 13. Acid This vitamin helps prevent neural tube defects in babies.
  6. 14. A high maternal temperature from hot tubs and saunas may cause this fetal condition.
  7. 16. Unpasteurized dairy products can carry this bacteria, which may cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
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  1. 1. A recommended prenatal exercise that promotes relaxation and flexibility.
  2. 3. Smoking during pregnancy doubles the risk of this complication.
  3. 4. An infection prevention practice involving washing hands, dental care, and personal hygiene.
  4. 5. A vaccination recommended before pregnancy to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella.
  5. 7. Placing a baby on their back to sleep reduces the risk of this syndrome.
  6. 10. Excessive consumption of this stimulant is linked to miscarriage and low birth weight.
  7. 11. An imaging method used to check gestation age and estimated due date.
  8. 12. A fatty acid that supports fetal brain and eye development.
  9. 15. Drinking this fluid is essential for hydration, with a recommendation of 8-10 glasses daily.