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Autism Awareness Month
By: Spencer
Did you know that autism affects 1 in 68 children in the U.S.? April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to educate ourselves about this fast-growing developmental disorder.
Once pregnant, you need to ensure that you and your baby get the proper nutrients.
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Eat a variety of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, calcium-rich foods, and foods low in saturated fat.
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Drink lots of water.
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Talk to your doctor about taking a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin. Iron is particularly important to prevent preterm birth and low birth weight.
Avoid:
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Food-borne illness by washing fruits and vegetables and fully cooking meats or fish,
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Fish with lots of mercury, like swordfish, king mackerel, shark and tilefish, and
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Smoking and alcohol.
Most importantly, see your doctor early and often before and during your pregnancy.
From prenatal counseling, through labor and delivery and support for new moms – Adventist HealthCare offers comprehensive pregnancy and birth services. Schedule a maternity tour today or view our facilities online today!
Each Wednesday at 7:40 am, Jerry & Blanca speak with local health professional, Rose Melendez, who offers helpful tips for your health and well-being, brought to you by our friends at Adventist HealthCare. Find more Health Tips here.