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Alcohol & Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

Alcohol & Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

by Ursula Sabia Sukinik | Nov 18, 2020 | Birth You Desire Blog

Pregnancy comes with health guidleines. Focus on rest, avoid unpasteurized cheeses and mercury fish, and no drinking alcohol in pregnancy.

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