Pregnancy
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SECTIONS
Risks by Trimesters
Risks | First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester | Lactation |
Trauma | The risk of direct fetal trauma is mitigated due to the location of uterus, which is a pelvic organ in the first trimester | The risk of direct fetal trauma is increased due to the intra-abdominal position after 13 weeks | The risk of direct fetal trauma is increased due to the intra- abdominal position after 13 weeks | No additional risk |
Chemicals | Heavy metals, hydrocarbons | Heavy metals, hydrocarbons | Heavy metals, hydrocarbons | Heavy metals, hydrocarbons |
Other Risks | Noise, radiation, shift work, infections | Noise, radiation, shift work, infections | Noise, radiation, shift work, infections | No additional risk |