Scientists have known for a while that gum disease in pregnant women is correlated to low birth weight babies. Now a study published in the Journal of Periodontology that proves that the bacteria that causes gum disease (aka gingivitis or periodontal disease) is not only present in the mouth of the mother, but in the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby while in its mother's womb.
If you are pregnant, get your teeth and gums checked. Your baby depends on it.
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