The toxic agents that pregnant women easily exposed, not careful will cause birth defects

Lead

Lead is a harmful element, not only for pregnant women but also for ordinary people. Although lead has been removed from paint and gasoline for a long time, up to 1% of pregnant women now have blood lead levels above the safe level. Lead can exist in: glazed ceramics, cosmetics or manufacturing industries. If exposed to lead long term, pregnant women may have hyperemia, premature birth, causing fetal brain damage.

Pesticides

Mothers may unknowingly be exposed to pesticides without knowing it by eating fruits, vegetables, or contact with household detergents. If pregnant women are exposed to pesticides for a long time, they will cause fetal growth retardation, low IQ, acute leukemia. Therefore, pregnant women need to buy vegetables and fruits at reputable and clean processing places.

Mercury

Mercury exposure during pregnancy can affect a child's brain development. Causes children with mental and motor developmental delays, difficulties in learning, thinking, language issues . Pregnant women are easily exposed to mercury through sources such as: working environment, environment live, drugs containing mercury, or mercury-rich shark, mackerel, tuna.

Some things that pregnant women should note to prevent fetal deformities:

1. Take 400 mcg of folic acid daily

2. No smoking and tobacco exposure

3. No consumption of alcohol or alcohol

4. Pay attention to health protection, eat nutritious food, exercise gently to increase resistance.

5. See a specialist often

6. Before pregnancy, need to maintain an appropriate and balanced weight.

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