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Maternal diet (Vitamin A (Sources include: (Fish, Eggs, Margarine, Milk),…
Maternal diet
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Iron
red meat, fortified cereals, egg yolks, legumes, nuts and green leafy vegetables
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Increased demand for oxygen for the developing foetus as well as the increased energy needs of the mother
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Iodine
sources of iodine include seafood and seaweed (including nori and kelp), eggs, meat and dairy products. Iodised salt also includes iodine
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Inadequate iodine intake during pregnancy increases the risk of mental impairment and cretinism in the newborn baby.
needed for the production of thyroid hormone, which is important for growth and development.
Folic acid
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Good sources of folate include green leafy vegetables, poultry, eggs, cereals, citrus fruits and legumes
Alcohol
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May also narrow blood vessels in the placenta and umbilical cord, restricting blood supply to foetus
Can harm the development of the nervous system, including the brain
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Listeria monocytogens
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a bacterium that causes listeriosis, a disease that can cause miscarriages in pregnant women
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Tabacoo
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reduces oxygen flow to the placenta, and exposes the developing foetus to numerous toxins
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