Having a substance-free pregnancy and home, a continuation of the discussion started in the previous blog:
One of the songs from the *Safety Kids® CDs tells kids to let their genes make them all they can possibly be. Isn’t that what we want for our children, the fullest possible expression of their genes at their optimum capabilities?
External forces like alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, can stunt the physical expression of the genes, stopping them from manifesting their best promise.
Wise parents will take preventative measures as soon as they become pregnant, if not before.
Helping a child develop to be his or her best self begins long before birth by giving the healthiest environment feasible.
At or before conception, if possible, moms and dads should stop smoking and drinking.
It goes without saying that they should not take any illegal drugs nor most over-the-counter medications and prescriptions (without doctor’s approval).
Many articles have been written on the subject of how tobacco and alcohol affect fetuses extremely negatively. One quick reference is: http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-smoking-during-pregnancy-affects-you-and-your-baby_1405720.bc?page=1
Why include dads in the abstinence goal? Several reasons. It is harder for mom to quit if dad continues.
The environment of the home needs to be free of substances when the baby arrives. What dad does can affect his genes and whether he is passing healthy ones to the child (consider that before conception).
Dad will have more empathy for mom’s struggle and better able to sympathize and help.
Did you also know that caffeine:
- Is very bad for babies and pregnancies? Children should never drink caffeine, either.
- A little-known truth is that children’s livers don’t metabolize caffeine the same as adults, and it stays in them as a toxin for much longer.
- It can cause miscarriages and premature labor in the mothers.
- It can cause ADHD and other problems in the child.
- For some people it causes panic attacks and depression, too, according to the research of E.A. Helwick, III.
- So get off the caffeine, especially if you’re pregnant.
Good nutrition with plenty of protein during pregnancy is a must for healthy infant development.
Iron is also a must.
Did you know that a fetus stores up enough iron in his liver to last for the first year of life? If mother is anemic, he can’t do that.
This is necessary because breast milk doesn’t have iron in it, so creation planned for babies to store up iron ahead of time during gestation.
And breast milk is the best infant nutrition after birth. You’ll see why in the next section.
The best experience would be for mom and dad to remain substance-free after the baby’s birth.
If not, though, smoking should NEVER be done inside the home or vehicle.
Second-hand smoke robs a child’s growing body of needful oxygen, and puts toxins in her system.
New studies are also showing the negative effects of third-hand smoke, now. Third-hand smoke is the toxic substance that covers the surfaces of everything in your home and/or car long after the smoke is gone.
And it affects your family and pets.
Remember that example is the best teacher and that your child watches everything you do. If you want her to be a healthy adult, show her the way.
Dr. Jeffrey Fine and his wife have a new book out called, The Art of Conscious Parenting, which includes pregnancy and delivery ideas. Check out his website at www.newparent.com Take what you like and leave the rest.
*Brite Music® CDs and follow-along books, especially the Standing Tall® series and Safety Kids® series. http://www.britemusic.com
(Since children remember things better when they are put to music, this is a good way to facilitate your child’s character development.)
Without these preventatives, the cracks in your child may be a weakened immune system, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder or children of rage, lack of imagination, lower IQ, slower learning capacity, poor decision-making skills, and/or physical health issues. You are the key. It’s not rocket surgery!
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