Some of the most
important things your mother ever did for you happened before you were
born. Proper diet, exercise, and avoidance of alcohol and cigarettes
during pregnancy can have life-long effects on an unborn baby. As we
learn more about the role of prenatal care, we're also realizing that the
birth-weight can have lifelong effects as well. Very high and very low birth-weight
are associated with an increased risk of complications during birth.
Additionally, low birth-weight has been associated with some chronic adult
diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood
pressure. There is no doubt that a mother's health and attention to a
healthy pregnancy can have a major impact.
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