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. 1984 Oct;30:2127–2130.

Lifestyle in Pregnancy

Robert L Bryce, Murray W Enkin
PMCID: PMC2154313

Abstract

While there is little doubt about the association of lifestyle and pregnancy outcome, there is considerable doubt about the net value of lifestyle adjustments during pregnancy. Advice alone on nutrition, sexual activity, alcohol and smoking in pregnancy has not been demonstrated to improve outcome, and may, in itself, have adverse effects. Beneficial effects may occur when advice is accompanied by a program of social support.

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