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Nearly half of women drink alcohol just before pregnancy, one in eight still smokes or vapes
According to the Trimbos Institute, nearly half of women consume alcohol and one in eight women smokes or vapes shortly before becoming pregnant. The institute warns that the use of these substances can reduce fertility and decrease the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy. The findings highlight ongoing concerns about substance use among women in the period leading up to pregnancy in the Netherlands. The report emphasizes the importance of awareness and prevention to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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