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The Baby Blog: Archives for August 2026

Same Exposure, Different Story: Why Advice Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

You are pregnant. You ask, "Can I take my medication?" If you ever heard, “it depends...", you are not alone. Things affect people differently. So, what is going on? This has to do with genetics. Genetics is the study of genes. Genes are a part of our DNA. Genes tell your cells what to do. Genes tell us how to process the world around us. What Do We Mean by “Exposures”? Anything that comes into contact with your body is an exposure. Food, drinks, and drugs are exposures. Getting sick …

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