•Early brain development during pregnancy can be affected by many factors, but most healthy pregnant women do not need to change their habits to promote optimal brain development. Good nutrition is important in fetal development, since brain growth--like growth of the prenatal child's body--is influenced by the quality of a pregnant woman's diet.
Alcohol and cigarettes should be avoided, since these can impair the formation of brain cells. A good environment can enhance a child's development just as a deprived environment can harm a prenatal child. Click on the photos to learn more about smoking, alcohol and good nutrition during your pregnancy.
Alcohol and cigarettes should be avoided, since these can impair the formation of brain cells. A good environment can enhance a child's development just as a deprived environment can harm a prenatal child. Click on the photos to learn more about smoking, alcohol and good nutrition during your pregnancy.
