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Welcome to the #WorldBDday Twitter chat recognizing World Birth Defects Day. We’ve partnered with @CDC_NCBDDD to convene a group of advocates from around the world to share important information on #birthdefects #AcrosstheLifespan and tips on how to have a healthy pregnancy.
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A9. There’s no known safe amount, no safe time, and no safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy.#WorldBDDay #best4youbest4baby
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Q10. What resources are available to help moms around the world have a healthy pregnancy and baby? #Best4YouBest4Baby #WorldBDday
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A9. Making healthy choices now can kickstart the journey to lifelong health for both you & your current or future children! Focus on a lifestyle that includes healthy eating & regular physical activity. #Best4YouBest4Baby #WorldBDDay
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Q8A3 Women who stop smoking early in pregnancy can lower their chance of having these problems occur. Baby still benefits from stopping or reducing smoking any time in pregnancy. bit.ly/2RG39bc #WorldBDDay
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A10: For even more info on how you can have a healthy pregnancy and baby, visit our website: https://xitter.gq/t.co/K5GWPMgQta #Best4YouBest4Baby
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A9.2: Taking care of yourself and doing what’s best for you is also best for your developing baby! Check out our 5 tips for preventing birth defects: https://xitter.gq/t.co/MTiLSntynU. #Best4YouBest4Baby
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💉Make sure you and your family members are up to date on vaccines.
💉Get a #flushot.
💉You might need a #whoopingcough vaccine between 27 - 36 weeks of pregnancy.
💉Ask your health care provider about the #COVID19 vaccine
Visit marchofdimes.org/birthdefect… #Best4YouBest4Baby
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A9: It is never too early to start getting ready for pregnancy. Focus on things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. #best4youbest4baby
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A8: Making healthy choices now can kickstart the journey to lifelong health for both you & your current or future children! Focus on a lifestyle that includes healthy eating & regular physical activity. #Best4YouBest4Baby
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Q8A4 In our newest #BabyBlog, our MotherToBaby President, Dr. Sarah Obican, describes why battling obesity ahead of pregnancy is “beautifully individual.” #best4youbest4baby mothertobaby.org/baby-blog/b…
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A7: Smoking while pregnant puts your baby at risk for certain birth defects. For support in quitting and referrals to local resources, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW #best4youbest4baby
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Q1A3 Check out this MotherToBaby Podcast featuring two experts from @CDCgov talking about the 5 tips for #birthdefects prevention. #Best4YouBest4Baby bit.ly/5TipsPodcast
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Q8A1 A healthy weight before and during pregnancy can lead to a healthy baby! Check out our Fact Sheet on obesity in pregnancy/breastfeeding: bit.ly/2slnd4j #Best4YouBest4Baby
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A7: People who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have a baby with an orofacial cleft, such as cleft lip, compared to people who don’t smoke. CDC has resources on how to quit smoking: bit.ly/2YiqyRO #Best4YouBest4Baby
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Q6A3 The best thing is to avoid any use of alcohol during pregnancy. Read more in our Fact Sheet: bit.ly/2spK3rn #Best4YouBest4Baby
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A6: There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. #best4youbest4baby
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Q6A1 There is no known safe amount of alcohol in pregnancy. A drink or two in early pregnancy is less likely to cause a problem than binge drinking or drinking throughout pregnancy, but any amount of alcohol easily reaches the developing baby. #Best4YouBest4Baby
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MotherToBaby's own Dr. Christina Chambers weighs in on the #COVID19vaccine and the potential differences if received during #pregnancy or while #breastfeeding.
statnews.com/2021/01/19/covi… @statnews
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Q5A3 Women should not stop taking medications without talking with their health care providers. Benefits of staying on a medication may be greater than any risks. Contact @MotherToBaby for more info about medications & other exposures in pregnancy. #Best4YouBest4Baby