PRIMARY PREVENTION

The prevention measures proposed here are simple, effective and economical, as is appropriate when dealing with non-priority health problems.

• 1. - Even without knowing it, any woman of childbearing age may be pregnant
• 2. - Ideally, complete your family while you are still young
• 3. - Prenatal check-ups are the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy
• 4. - It is important to get vaccinated against rubella before becoming pregnant
• 5. - Medications should be avoided, except for those that are essential
• 6. - Alcoholic beverages harm pregnancy
• 7. - Do not smoke and avoid environments where people smoke
• 8. - Eat everything and eat well, preferring fruits and vegetables
• 9. - Ask whether your usual type of work is harmful to pregnancy
• 10. - When in doubt, consult a doctor or a specialized service

TERTIARY PREVENTION

ECLAMC produces a series of guides ("folders"), aimed at the families of newborns affected by some of the most frequent and disabling anomalies.