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Your health in pregnancy A LCOHOL IF YOU’RE DRINKING WITH FRIENDS: • find a non-alcoholic drink you enjoy; • if you drink alcohol, sip it slowly to make it last; • if people try to pressure you into drinking, refuse politely but firmly; • avoid getting drunk. T<strong>here</strong> is no evidence that light or occasional drinking in pregnancy will harm your baby. But research shows that heavy or frequent drinking can seriously harm your baby’s development. To be on the safe side, stop altogether or stick to no more than one or two ‘units’ of alcohol once or twice a week. 1 UNIT EQUALS 1 / 2 pint ordinary strength beer, lager or cider If you have difficulty cutting down, talk to your doctor or midwife. Confidential help and support is available from local counselling services (look in the telephone directory or contact Alcohol Concern). See page 147 for national agencies who can help. or or or a single measure of spirit (whisky, gin, bacardi, vodka, etc)* a small (125ml) glass of wine (9% ABV) a small glass of sherry or a measure of vermouth *This measure is based on the 25 ml measure used in most of England and Wales. In some places, pub measures are larger than this. In Northern Ireland, a pub measure is 35 ml or 1 1 /2 units. In Scotland, it can either be 35 ml or 25 ml. Home measures are usually more generous. HERBAL AND HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES AND AROMATHERAPY P ILLS, MEDICINES AND OTHER DRUGS Not all ‘natural’ remedies are safe in pregnancy. Make sure that your practitioner is qualified (contact the Institute for Complementary Medicine, see page 147) and tell him or her that you are pregnant. Tell your midwife or doctor which remedies you are using. 14 Some pills and medicines can harm your baby’s health so, to be on the safe side, you should: • assume that all medicines are dangerous until a doctor or pharmacist can tell you they are safe; • make sure your doctor or dentist knows you’re pregnant before prescribing anything or giving you treatment; • talk to your doctor at the first possible moment if you take regular medication. But do remember that it is safer to take some medicines, for example those used to treat epilepsy and diabetes, than to leave the illness untreated. Illegal drugs (street drugs) can harm your baby. Taking cocaine or smoking crack may be especially harmful because both cause a sudden drop in blood and oxygen to the placenta. It’s important to talk to your doctor or midwife straight away so they can refer you to a maintenance reduction programme. For more information contact one of the organisations on page 148, or the National Drugs Helpline, on 0800 776600. X-rays should be avoided in pregnancy if possible. Make sure your dentist knows you are pregnant.
Your health in pregnancy P HYSICAL ACTIVITY The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour and get back into shape after the birth. If you feel tense after a hard day’s work, physical activity is an excellent way of relaxing, and it will help you to sleep soundly. Keep up your normal daily physical activity or exercise (sport, or dancing, or just walking to the shops and back) for as long as you feel comfortable. Don’t exhaust yourself and remember that you may need to slow down as your pregnancy progresses, or if your doctor advises you to. If in doubt, consult your doctor or midwife. • If you were inactive before you were pregnant, don’t suddenly take up strenuous exercise. Remember, exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous to be beneficial. • Try to keep active on a daily basis. Building in half an hour of activities like walking can help to keep you active. If you can’t manage that, any amount is better than nothing. • Avoid any strenuous exercise in hot weather. • Drink plenty of fluids. • If you go to exercise classes, make sure your teacher is properly qualified, and knows that you’re pregnant and how far your pregnancy has progressed. • You might like to try swimming because the water will support your increased weight. Some local swimming pools provide aquanatal classes with qualified instructors. 15
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