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Healthy Choices
Prevent disease. If you’re pregnant during cold and flu season, make sure to get the flu shot. Also, plan to get the Tdap vaccine in the third trimester
to protect baby against whooping cough.
Please refer to the brochure “A Peaceful Pregnancy—The First Trimester” for a list of medications that may be taken while you are pregnant.
REMINDER: DO NOT TAKE IBUPROFEN, ALEVE, MOTRIN, OR ASPIRIN.
STOP SMOKING.
As soon as you stop smoking, even if you are already pregnant, the risks to your baby decrease. Speak to your doctor about ways to quit or visit: www.ProjectFilter.org for useful information.
STOP DRINKING ALCOHOL
& USING ILLEGAL DRUGS.
These increase the risks of miscarriage, bleeding, smaller babies, premature babies, developmental delays, heart defects, and other very serious complications.
SEEK
HELP
SEEK HELP IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF ABUSE.
Unfortunately, too many women are victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Abuse can begin or increase during pregnancy, placing both you and your baby at risk.
If you need assistance, please speak to your doctor or call the Bingham Crisis Center Hotline at (208) 785-1047
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