Is It Safe: Alcohol, Smoking & Drugs

Read more about the risks associated with alcohol, smoking, drugs, and certain chemicals during pregnancy.
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Q&A: My husband drinks. Could this hurt our unborn baby?
Q&A: What are the chances of a birth defect if I smoked in the beginning of pregnancy?
Q&A: What are the effects of consuming alcohol in early pregnancy?
Q&A: What are the effects of heroin use during pregnancy?
Q&A: What are the effects of prenatal exposure to chemicals like ethyl ether and methylene chloride?
Q&A: What are the effects of smoking during pregnancy?
Safe Cleaning During Pregnancy
Wondering how best to tackle your dirty house while pregnant? If you have the energy to grab a dust cloth or suddenly feel compelled to clean the ... Read More
Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Baby's Risk for Crossed Eyes
Pregnant and still smoking? Here’s another reason to stop: smoking increases your baby’s risk of being born with strabismus, or crossed ... Read More
Smoking Raises Risk for Ectopic Pregnancy
Smoke? You have a higher risk of having an ectopic pregnancy.
Thirdhand Smoke: A Hidden Danger During Pregnancy
Most moms-to-be are well-versed in the health dangers of smoking during pregnancy and exposure to secondhand smoke, but what about ... Read More
Why Are Women Still Smoking During Pregnancy?
A recent study shows that 1 in 5 white women have smoked during pregnancy. What gives?
Why the Womb Should Be a Smoke-Free Environment
An unborn baby is at risk for many complications when the mother-to-be smokes. Dr. DiLeo explains the harmful effects of cigarette smoke to ... Read More
Would You Take a Pregnancy Test in a Bar?
A Minnesota bar dispenses pregnancy tests as part of a public health campaign to reduce drinking during pregnancy. But does it make a ... Read More
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