How to Avoid Giving Birth to Abnormal Babies During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be the longest journey especially when not properly planned. This has increased the cases of most women giving birth to premature babies and abnormal babies.
Christine Juma 
Premature babies are those born earlier than expected. Babies are normally born at around 40 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born before 37 weeks and below are considered premature or preterm.
some cases of giving birth to premature babies don't mean that it's in the family lineage, but some as a result of negligence from the mothers-to-be.
The following are ways to prevent you as a mother from giving birth to abnormal or premature babies.
Plan well: when you are expecting you need to plan accordingly. When it comes to pregnancy, some women do not plan ahead of time. Every woman who wishes to become pregnant needs to consume 400 mg of folic acid daily. If you don't, serious birth defects in your child's brain or spinal cord may occur.
Always seeks a doctor`s advice: pregnant women who have the bad habit of ignoring medical advice are more likely to give birth to children with birth abnormalities. You should begin prenatal care as soon as you suspect you're pregnant, and you should visit the hospital frequently.
Avoid alcoholic drinks during Pregnancy: Using dangerous chemicals while pregnant, as well as drinking alcohol while pregnant, can leave your child with long-term health, behavioral, and intellectual problems. During pregnancy, smoking can cause birth abnormalities such as cleft lip and palate, as well as an infant death.
Treat Infections: During pregnancy, you are prone to infections therefore much care is needed since several illnesses can harm the developing fetus in the mother's womb. As a result, women should have regular examinations and infection treatment.
