They say not to focus on the negative. But these "DON''TS" are so important when you''re pregnant, they just have to be put
out: Don''t smoke cigarettes. It passes all the harmful chemicals and nicotine to your baby. It also raises the risk significantly of have a "low birth weight" baby, weighing under 5 lbs, and considered to be a medical risk. Premature birth is another
pregnancy complication that may occur. Don''t use scented feminine hygiene products. Even bubble bath might irritate your vaginal area and cause a yeast or urinary tract infection. Don''t douche. It can irritate the vagina and also force air into the birth canal, which can cause pregnancy
complications and even death. Don''t use nicotine patches. They contain nicotine, which is a harmful drug. Don''t lift heavy objects or stand for long periods of time. I remember not even being able to stand in the "speedy" grocery line towards the end of my pregnancy! Don''t use tanning beds. Don''t use alpha-hydroxy acids on your face. Don''t use cream hair removers because the chemicals seep into your skin. Don''t use hair dyes that touch your scalp and could be absorbed into your body. Highlighting that doesn''t touch your scalp is ok. Don''t drink well water unless it''s filtered. Don''t drink distilled water, as it has no minerals. Tap water with a filter is best. Here is one of the most unusual pregnancy tips, but must be mentioned as it is so dangerous:Never have your partner blow air into your vagina (I know it sounds strange, but just in case it ever comes up!) as it can cause an air embolism, which can cause pregnancy complications so serious that the baby can get permanent brain damage and the mom and the baby can even die. Don''t have x-rays. Unless it is very important,and the doctor can shield your mid-section, steer clear until after baby is born! Don''t have unnecessary ultrasounds. Don''t drink alcohol. This is one of the worst things you can do, even more so than drugs.There is documented pregnancy information from women who drank every day during their pregnancy, mainly studies done with Indians. They found that their offspring had an irreversible condition, which was named: FAS FAS or "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome", which is a combination of mental retardation and physical deformity attributes of the face. Maybe one glass of wine after your sixth month wouldn''t do anything, but don''t even think about having one drink a week! Don''t use illegal drugs. Marijuana, cocaine,heroine, speed, barbiturates, LSD, Ecstacy,etc. are all very harmful for your baby. I''ve Got a Splitting Headache! Pregnancy Tips of What Not to Take When you Ache Don''t take ibuprofen (Advl, Motrin, naproxen (Aleve) or aspirin (acetylsalicylate). They can cause serious blood flow in the baby and pregnancy complications if used during the last trimester. Don''t use any over the counter drugs at all, even an aspirin. Check with your doctor first. Try hot compresses for the headaches, followed by cold compresses. Pregnancy information indicates some prescription drugs have been used safely during pregnancy. They are: Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone medication) Amoxicillan antibiotics Zofran® (ondansetron) for nausea Glucophage® (metformin) for diabetes Some insulins used to treat diabetes such as regular and NPH insulin If you are on anti-depressants, or other medicine that you feel you need, discuss it with your doctor. Sometimes the good outweighs the possible harm. That will need to be decided on a case-by-case- basis. Don''t EVER take the following drugs: Thalidomide or Accutane.They have been used and they definitely have caused horrible deformities in the past. In the mid 1900''s, Thalidomide was used to treat nausea and there were hundred of babies born with no arms and/or no legs, or flippers for their appendages. As far as pregnancy tips go, it''s far better if you don''t take a chance with ANY drug, as doctors haven''they don''t know which drugs are completely safe. Don''t use illegal drugs. Marijuana, cocaine,heroine, speed, barbiturates, LSD, Ecstacy,etc. are all very harmful for your baby and can cause differing pregnancy complications and/or lifetime abnormalities in your child. Don''t take oral antibiotics prescribed for acne. If you have a sever case, oral erythromycin is considered the safest during pregnancy. Don''t use benzoyll peroxide and salicylic acid for acne. Don''t use Retin-A or any products that contain retinals or vitamin A (on your skin). Vitamin A in a prenatal vitamin is fine.