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Against Childhood Leukemia

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Childhood Leukemia

According to a study by the University of California Berkeley, consumption of fruits, vegetables and foods rich in protein before pregnancy reduces the risk of developing leukemia in children.

Fruit and vegetable during the investigation research, we studied the case of 138 women with children who had lymphoblastic leukemia and compared with a control group of women with children who were born healthy. After comparing the diets of women during the twelve months prior to pregnancy, there was a relationship between decreased risk of childhood leukemia and consumption of certain foods such as fruits, vegetables and foods rich in protein.

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Study on the Risk of Childhood Leukemia

Friday, February 26th, 2010

air pollution from traffic.

A study by the University Hospital Arrixaca (Murcia, Spain) linked the risk of childhood leukemia with prolonged exposure to air pollution from traffic.

One of the main findings of this investigation determined that the fact of living during pregnancy to less than 100 meters of a road with heavy traffic in children doubled the risk of developing leukemia.

Specifically, this research studied the health of 187 children who were exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, with the result that 45.5% of them (85 children) had hematologic malignancies, whether leukemia or lymphoma.

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Snuff and Childhood Leukemia

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Snuff and Childhood Leukemia

Snuff In 2005, a team of researchers from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) concluded that smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood leukemia. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The investigation showed that carcinogens in snuff products can cross the placenta and directly affect fetal genetic material, causing injury associated with various types of childhood leukemia. The results were obtained from follow-up of 50 women undergoing prenatal diagnosis and conducting 800 interviews.

After analysis, we found that the fetuses of smoking mothers showed a significant increase in chromosome abnormalities compared to those of nonsmokers.

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Pregnancy and Leukemia

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Pregnancy and Leukemia

A woman is diagnosed with leukemia when she was pregnant. In this case, it would be advisable to delay chemotherapy until after birth. If a woman needs to undergo prior to treatment, it seems useful to begin chemotherapy after the 12th week of pregnancy when the fetus has passed the stage of risk. In some cases it will be necessary to consider the option of abortion.

If the leukemia is diagnosed in the first trimester of pregnancy is not recommended as it continues forward. Chemotherapy, in those early months, could harm the fetus by preventing normal development. Also this usually triggers a spontaneous abortion.

If the leukemia is diagnosed later, the risks to the fetus are much lower. It is usual to treat the patient with chemotherapy and, when the fetus is mature (at around 8 months) is necessary to induce labor, thus reducing risks.

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Analgesic, Medications to Control Pain in Labor

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Analgesic
The Analgesics reduce pain, but not always completely removed. Painkillers are not usually extend labor or interfere with contractions, but can cause side effects in the mother, including drowsiness and nausea. The effect of analgesics on the baby depends on the amount of medication and as near the source is given. There are different methods of analgesia for labor pain:

  • Inhalation Analgesia: rare in Spain, this medicine is widely accepted in other countries such as Canada, England, Finland and Australia, where it is used by over 40% of births.
  • Regional analgesics: a shot in the lower back of the mother numbs the lower body. It is the most effective means of relieving labor pain but can cause some side effects such as epidural block, the spinal or a combination of both. One of the best known regional analgesia is the epidural.
  • Analgesics Systemic: affecting the entire nervous system. These drugs are given by injection into a muscle or vein. Systemic analgesics reduce pain without causing unconsciousness.
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Controlling Sickness During Pregnancy

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Controlling Sickness During Pregnancy

  • Avoid quick stops. Try not to get up from your chair or bed abruptly. It is best to get up slowly and gradually incorporated.
  • Lie on your side, instead of on the back. The oppression that causes the uterus on the vena cava and pelvic veins by lying on your back increases your heart rate and lowers blood pressure, which causes anxiety, dizziness and nausea in pregnant women.
  • Eat enough food and drink. Food Failures can lead to lower blood sugar, which causes dizziness and fainting. It is advisable to eat small amounts several times a day.
  • Watch anemia. Have fewer red blood cells hinders the transport of oxygen to the brain and other organs, which can lead to Maer.
  • Avoid excessive heat. Staying in rooms with very hot or a hot bath dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.
  • Beware of hyperventilation. Excessive exercising or episodes of anxiety can cause a rapid and deep breathing called hyperventilation, which can lead to fainting.
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    Dizziness During Pregnancy

    Friday, February 12th, 2010

    Dizziness During Pregnancy
    Dizziness is often an early symptom of pregnancy. Especially during the first months, the cardiovascular system of the pregnant woman must adapt to the new situation, which causes dizziness and fainting.

    Dizziness may occur happen at a drop in blood pressure. During pregnancy the cardiovascular and nervous system must continually adapt to changes in blood pressure, so it’s normal to feel lightheaded occasionally.

    Dizziness may be more common in the morning, but can occur at any time of day or after eating or after standing for long.

    Learn how to control dizziness during pregnancy and symptoms of alarm.

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    Digestive Problems in Pregnancy

    Monday, February 8th, 2010

    Digestive Problems in Pregnancy
    Digestive problems during pregnancy occurs more frequently since the 4th month of pregnancy. The discomfort almost inevitable due to changes in your metabolism caused by the growth of your baby, but you can mitigate its negative effects by taking into account certain care.

    Indigestion or heartburn is caused when muscle tissue in your digestive system relaxes due to increased production of hormones estrogen and progesterone. Oddly enough this process benefits your baby because the delay in digesting food, the more nutrients reach him through the blood.

    Herbs you should not take during your pregnancy
    During pregnancy and motherhood we usually hot drinks to help us stay relaxed and hydrate. However, you should be careful with some herbs.

    You indicate which can be harmful:

    * Herbs stimulants bleeding: The wormwood, angelica, Mary thistle, the Ligusticum porteri and tea.
    * Herbs that cause uterine contractions: Dioscorea, Capsella bursa pastoris and Ustilago among others.
    * Herbs Toxic: Mallow, the Matarique, aloe, also known as Aloe, and tujas in any variety.

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    Diabetes and Pregnancy

    Saturday, January 16th, 2010

    diabetes and pregnancyDiabetes is a disease that is characterized by concentrations of sugar (glucose) in the blood very high. It occurs when our body does not produce enough insulin or when you can not use it properly. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which enables the body to convert blood sugar into energy or stored as fat. If not dealt with properly, can be damaged: the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes, kidneys, among other organs.

    Gestational diabetes is one that affects pregnant women who have never had diabetes but who have high glucose levels during pregnancy. Of 100 women, five are at risk of developing such disease. Usually detected between weeks 24 to 28 of pregnancy and the absolute majority of cases, disappears as soon as delivery occurs. However, it is recommended to continue with regular checkups, because that has been seen has a greater presence of type 2 diabetes over time in these women.

    It is unclear why there was to be the presence of diabetes in these women. It is thought that increased production of hormones from the placenta during fetal development could generate the problem. These hormones will probably block the production of insulin in the mother’s body, producing a resistance to it, making it difficult for the mother’s body use insulin to process glucose necessary. This causes an increase in levels of blood sugar.

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