Vices: The Enemies Of Every Pregnant Woman

We know that vices are certainly not good for you, and if you are pregnant they are even worse. Vices are the enemies of every pregnant woman. Certain substances or certain activities seem harmless in the short term, but when you are pregnant they turn into a threat.

A vice is nothing more than a bad habit and to be considered such it must be practiced repeatedly. These are activities that we practice constantly and that have an impact on our body, our mind and our emotions.

Sometimes we may not be aware that we have or are struggling with a vice. It becomes so natural that we see it as part of our life.

Identifying a vice and eradicating it from our habits may not be that easy, but giving birth to a living being should be reason enough to get rid of something that in the long run hurts us a lot.

Vices vs Baby’s health

As they say, too much is good. Perhaps without realizing it, we come across excesses that turn into vices and, like every action, have consequences on a physical, mental and social level.

Recognizing that you have a vice is the first step in eradicating it from our life and that of the future family member.

A person who smokes is often judged by someone who does not have the same habit, although it is a socially accepted fact. But if a pregnant woman does it, the rejection is evident. Maintaining a habit is a personal decision, but if it involves a defenseless life it must be reconsidered.

When you are pregnant, the vices you may have become the number one enemy of the child’s development, they constitute a threat to our life and even more so to that of our child. Not only is our health at stake, but also that of the person who is about to come into the world.

The vices and their effects during pregnancy

It is up to you to have a healthy pregnancy, without any threats to you and your baby. Learning about and developing healthy habits during this phase can be of great help.

Eliminating the vices will not only help strengthen the immune systems of both of you, it is a decision that will ensure your vitality and well-being. Here are some effects of the vices that can affect your baby’s development.

• Smoking addiction . Some smokers believe that the effect of nicotine on their bodies is minimal and therefore will not affect the baby. It is certain that  the  tobacco generates spasms in blood vessels and cardiac abnormalities in the fetus. Miscarriages, premature births, underweight and cleft lip  are some of the consequences that smoking could lead to pregnancy.
• Alcohol intake. Excessive alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause irreversible effects, as the substances pass directly to the baby through the umbilical cord. According to specialists, the ingestion of alcohol can the Fetal Alcoholic Syndrome (SAF), which includes physical and psychological problems.
• Intake of caffeine and fizzy drinks. Although it sounds far-fetched, caffeine has the ability to metabolize slowly and pass through the placenta, which could lead to miscarriages in some cases. Likewise, the excessive consumption of soft drinks can cause premature birth.

Finding the balance

Future mom, we insist that the things that turn into vices are the enemies of your body and your baby who is about to arrive. Of course, just a little coffee will not make you have an abortion, but taking it every day in quantity will leave signs that could prove irreversible.

The key is to find balance in what we consume and what we inevitably bring to our baby. By developing healthier habits, we pave the way for our little one to come into the world healthier and happier.

Putting the well-being of our future child first must be the premise for getting rid of all vices and bad habits. Knowing that what we do and consume will affect our child for better or for worse is fundamental.