Pregnancy Journal (Deluxe, Cloth-bound edition): A Week-By-Week Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pregnancy

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Popular things people like to include in pregnancy journals are prenatal doctor appointment details, how their pregnancy went, and birth stats (date of birth, weight, height). Many moms also like to include their thoughts and wishes for their baby. Some pregnancy journals work well for documenting milestones and memories after baby is born, too, such as when baby first rolled over, crawled, etc. What’s the best way to document a pregnancy? Makes a great gift - whether its a gift for pregnant friend, a wife, daughter or colleague. the pregnancy memory book is protected in a sturdy box for keeping your pregnancy books for years to come. Huang J, Zhu T, Qu Y, Mu D. Prenatal, perinatal and neonatal risk factors for intellectual disability: a systemic review and meta- Analysis. PLoS One. 2016;11(4):e0153655.

Iodine:If you are planning pregnancy, are pregnant or lactating have a higher requirement of iodine which can effectively be met with food sources such as fish, milk and dairy products. If you are vegan or have a compromised nutritional intake, it is recommended to take a supplement of 150 mcg daily. Those with pre-existing thyroid conditions need to discuss iodine requirements with their GP or maternal dietitian.

Pineles BL, Hsu S, Park E, Samet JM. Systematic review and Meta-analyses of perinatal death and maternal exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy. Am J Epidemiol. 2016;184(2):87–97. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwv301. CARE Study Group. Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy and risk of fetal growth restriction. A Large prospective observational study. British Medical Journal 2008 337: a2332 The review included 64 studies analysing the relationship between maternal SDP and 46 health conditions. The highest increase in risks was found for sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, stillbirth, low birth weight and obesity amongst infants. The impact of SDP was associated with the number of cigarettes consumed. According to the causal link analysis, five mother-related and ten infant-related conditions had a causal link with SDP. In addition, some studies reported protective impacts of SDP on pre-eclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum and skin defects on infants. The review identified important gaps in the literature regarding the dose-response association, exposure window, postnatal smoking. Conclusions This may be followed by further information about options for support, with an emphasis on individual responsibility for decision making

Difranza JR, Lew RA. Effect of maternal cigarette-smoking on pregnancy complications and sudden-infant-death-syndrome. J Fam Pract. 1995;40(4):385–94. Bruin JE, Gerstein HC, Holloway AC. Long-term consequences of fetal and neonatal nicotine exposure: a critical review. Toxicol Sci. 2010;116(2):364–74. https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfq103.WHO guidelines for benzodiazepine withdrawal recommend gradual dose reduction with long acting benzodiazepines at the lowest effective dose for as long as is required to manage withdrawal symptoms. Gradual taper will reduce these symptoms. Consider inpatient admission for benzodiazepine detoxification in pregnancy, given the risks of withdrawal such as seizures. 7 Clifford A, Lang L, Chen R. Effects of maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy on cognitive parameters of children and young adults: a literature review. Neurotoxicol Teratol. 2012;34(6):560–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ntt.2012.09.004. Yan K, Xu X, Liu X, Wang X, Hua S, Wang C, et al. The associations between maternal factors during pregnancy and the risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a meta-analysis.[erratum appears in Pediatr blood Cancer. 2016 may;63(5):953-4; PMID: 26999072]. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2015;62(7):1162–70. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.25443.

Pereira PP, Da Mata FA, Figueiredo AC, de Andrade KR, Pereira MG. Maternal active smoking during pregnancy and low birth weight in the Americas: a systematic review and Meta-analysis. Nicotine Tob Res. 2017;19(5):497–505. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntw228. Tsai MS, Chen MH, Lin CC, Ng S, Hsieh CJ, Liu CY, et al. Children’s environmental health based on birth cohort studies of Asia. Sci Total Environ. 2017;609:396–409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.07.081. Tuomisto J, Holl K, Rantakokko P, Koskela P, Hallmans G, Wadell G, et al. Maternal smoking during pregnancy and testicular cancer in the sons: a nested case-control study and a meta-analysis. Eur J Cancer. 2009;45(9):1640–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2009.01.017. Rasmussen KM, Catalano PM, Yaktine AL. New guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy: what obstetrician/gynecologists should know. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Dec;21(6):521-6. Abstract available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19809317

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A pregnancy journal, as such, is not a need; but you might want to have at least a notepad or small notebook in which to keep important information about appointments, names and telephone numbers of an obstetrician or other caregivers, prescribed medications/supplements/exercise, and any unusual symptoms. Viljoen E, Visser J, Koen N, Musekiwa A. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect and safety of ginger in the treatment of pregnancy-associated nausea and vomiting. Nutr J. 2014 Mar 19;13:20. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-13-20. Abstract available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24642205 Huang Y, Huang J, Lan H, Zhao G, Huang C. A meta-analysis of parental smoking and the risk of childhood brain tumors. PLoS One. 2014;9(7):e102910.