Pregnancy
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Pregnancy guidance emphasizes avoiding alcohol and cannabis, supporting nutrition and stress management, and staying active without trying to increase fitness.
- THC exposure: Avoid cannabis during pregnancy, including edible forms. THC crosses the placenta, and exposure is a concern for fetal brain development.
- Alcohol: Avoid alcohol entirely during pregnancy; it can cause fetal alcohol syndrome and harm fetal development. When trying to conceive, abstinence is preferable.
- Nutrition: A prenatal vitamin containing folic acid should be started before conception, since stores need time to build; vitamin D supports reproduction, and omega-3s support fetal brain development.
- Stress management: Reduce excessive stress; the discussion recommends quality sleep and real-time stress-buffering tools.
- Physical activity: Stay active during pregnancy, including resistance and cardiovascular exercise, but focus on maintaining rather than making fitness gains. Stopping all activity can lead to deconditioning.
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