This is probably the single most important thing you can do for your baby!! If you smoke, even a small amount, please discuss with your doctor ways you can quit. Smoking not only causes prematurity, low birth weight and decreased intelligence in babies, it can create lifelong problems for your baby. It is also important that you not be exposed to “second hand” smoke. No one should smoke around you. Take this opportunity to encourage everyone in the family to quit smoking. Alcohol can cause birth defects and poor fetal growth, and should be avoided. If you are in the habit of having even an occasional drink, please discuss with your doctor.
These drugs are extremely dangerous to both you and your baby. If you are taking these drugs, please discuss with your doctor ways you can quit.