Although the list of environmental hazards is backed by generations of observations and research, the order of “preventability” is probably highly subjective. Different women have different SES, habits, physical conditions, mental status, living environment, partners (or lack thereof), and above all, knowledge of these teratogens. Consequently, what feels easy for one might be the most onerous for another; and what is carefully avoided by one might be entirely overlooked by another.
The reason why I personally feel caffeine is the most preventable teratogen is because one could easily find decaffed drinks as alternatives. And it takes very little effort to cut back on coffee or tea, especially knowing that they may cause low birth weight (Berk,
The reason why I personally feel caffeine is the most preventable teratogen is because one could easily find decaffed drinks as alternatives. And it takes very little effort to cut back on coffee or tea, especially knowing that they may cause low birth weight (Berk,