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Many women who are concerned not only for their own health in their own breasts or breasts, but is concerned to a greater or lesser extent by the appearance of them.

During pregnancy, the appearance of the famous stretch marks during pregnancy, this concern tends to increase even more in many women, although not all take precautions to prevent its occurrence.

Or to avoid, in short, that these annoying stretch marks could go further, and could harm then your appearance negatively.

Therefore, a question highly recommended (and highly to be considered), is knowing how to care for the breasts during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks precisely, and that they are then in the woman’s body.

Breast care in pregnancy

As surely know, during pregnancy is an increase volume of all-natural breasts in women, which generally favors the appearance of stretch marks.

These appear by breaking and stretching of elastic fibers in the deeper layers of the skin, and although at first show a pink color (ideal time in which they must be fought), then pearly white again.

The best way to combat them is through specific creams and specially developed for the period of gestation. In fact, now may be a variety of different cosmetic creams and special products for this purpose.

The gestation period is a period of great change, including hormones and increased blood flow. These changes increase the risk of tooth decay, bleeding gums or gingivitis.

Dental health in pregnancy

The following tips will allow you to wear your best smile when it comes time to give birth.

Brush your teeth after every meal. Use a fine brush and fluoride toothpaste. Clean the tongue and floss. Its regular use helps prevent gingivitis.

If you have any dental-fulfillment, it is better to do before pregnancy, but if you’re expecting a baby, you should wait for the period between the fourth and sixth month, for the first three are of extreme importance for the development of child and the incidence of complications is higher.

Either way, it is recommended that regularly visit the dentist at least once during pregnancy and again after delivery, that even if you have any dental condition.

However, if your gums are swollen and oozing or have the impression that you move your teeth, go immediately to the dentist, as they may be symptoms of a periodontal problem.

For healthy teeth, food plays a major role. Avoid sugar, “as far as possible,” for its high consumption causes plaque to be more aggressive and to produce acids that attack the enamel and cause cavities.

The gum tissues are extremely sensitive to hormonal changes that could favor even situations that result in the loss of teeth.

Vitamins have different regulatory functions in the body, so it is necessary not to neglect its contribution in the pregnancy, and vitamin supplements necessary as needs grow some, necessary to protect the health and development of the fetus throughout pregnancy.

* Vitamin A
Vitamin A deficiency is virtually nonexistent, although we must bear in mind that hypervitaminosis can damage the embryo and fetus.

* Vitamin B6
With a balanced diet, do not meet the needs of B6, so that deficiencies of vitamin affect the umbilical cord blood and breast milk. Vitamin B6 is useful for treating vomiting, as well as pregnancy-induced hypertension.

* Folic Acid
It has proven essential folic acid supplementation during pregnancy. This vitamin helps prevent neural tube defects of the fetus such as spina bifida and anencephaly, in addition to reducing the risk of congenital abnormalities, not genetic. Vitamin A deficiency is associated with spontaneous abortion, low birth weight and premature births.

* Vitamin C
Vitamin A deficiency is associated with preeclampsia-associated with pregnancy induced hypertension, and premature rupture of amniotic membranes, but should not exceed the dose we recommend, as a cause hypervitaminosis infant scurvy.

* Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency is not common, and that is synthesized in the skin through the sun’s rays. The maternal vitamin D deficiency and thus the fetus, can lead to neonatal hypocalcemia and infantile enamel hypoplasia and osteomalacia of the mother. Hypervitaminosis of vitamin D may harm the fetus. Vegetarian women not taking calcium or vegans should take a supplement of vitamin D.

Omega-3s have been found to be essential for both neurological and early visual development of the baby. So whether you are nursing, pregnant or just thinking about it, you’ll want to start eating more fatty fish like wild salmon and take high quality krilloil.com supplements on a regular basis.

During the pregnancy the woman goes through various stages and moods that strongly influence the way it looks in the mirror.

At times it looks terrible and other beautiful, dazzling. In general, pregnancy favors pretty women and gives it a halo of light difficult to explain in words, which makes it look beautiful and radiant. However, there are some cosmetic problems that appear in this period because of hormonal changes that may embarrass her and make her feel bad. The skin undergoes certain changes as changes in hue (chloasma gravidarum), which become manifest through the presence of dark spots. Nothing that can not be resolved with some cosmetics and makeup.

But while pregnant women should not neglect aesthetics and grooming, you must realize you are going through a very special period in which there are certain cosmetic products which may be harmful to the fetus.

These, being absorbed by the skin of the mother may pass through the blood to the placenta and be harmful to it. Although research in the area are rare (on the toxicity of cosmetics for pregnancy), there are certain products which, by its composition, it is preferable to avoid this step. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are pregnant and everyone tells you what you should not eat and I do not know who to ignore … We tell you the food you really should avoid.

Alcohol: not a drop
No amount is safe, so do not eat or drop of alcohol during pregnancy because the fetus is very sensitive to it and may harm a greater or lesser extent. If you fancy a cold beer, you take it, but make sure it contains 0% alcohol.

No coffee, no tea
Better Move to decaf and tea without protein . If you are very coffee you can drink a cup of coffee a day with no regrets, but no more, because caffeine crosses the placental barrier and affect baby’s nervous system.

Neither liver pates or blue cheese
The products are exquisite, but discouraged at this stage. The liver pâtés containing a very high level of vitamin A, which could be harmful to the developing baby . Another type of pâté can use them safely (and moderately), provided they are canned, which guarantees that have passed health checks. As for blue cheeses (camembert, roquefort), you should not take them because they can cause listeriosis, an infection that could be very serious for unborn baby. Yes pasteurized cheeses are safe.

No fish, meat and seafood
Even if you like, avoid these preparations. Nothing carpaccio, sushi, oysters … may contain microorganisms and cause an infection or food poisoning, such as toxoplasmosis or Anisakis . The first can harm the fetus and not the second, but can certify thee go badly for you, because treatment is contraindicated in pregnancy. Yes, the baked or grilled seafood if you can do without any problems.

Smoked, Nor
It should also be avoided. The reason is that the process of smoked salmon or halibut does not ensure the disappearance of the parasite Anisakis, so you can not take them safely .

Not Very Greasy Sausages
Salami, pepperoni, sausage … very tasty, but nothing indicated in pregnancy. First, are high in fat , making it difficult to control the weight you carry in these months. And besides, if you are not immunized against toxoplasmosis could get this disease, although it is true that the risk is low, better not risk it. As for the ham, whether the studies are contradictory spread toxoplasmosis, which is best not to eat it. Yes you can make with confidence and when you want ham and roast turkey.

Check nutrition before, during and after pregnancy is essential to avoid problems in the mother, baby and breastfeeding.
This is the conclusion arrived experts in the XXV International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which took place in Buenos Aires.

The symposium discussed the importance of maternal and child nutrition and responsibilities when it comes to eating a balanced diet.
This concern arises from that 50% of pregnancies are unplanned population, so it’s important information and dissemination on the nutritional needs of women of childbearing age to avoid reaching the design with important micronutrient and frolic acid.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the equilibrium bio-psycho-social, which defines health should also be sought through adequate nutrition and quality. The issue is that under normal conditions, this ideal is difficult to achieve, and pregnant women the problem is even greater, especially in less developed countries.

According to dr.Addi Rhode Cruz Navarro, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Food Chemistry, Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico, “the physiological changes of pregnancy can be aggravated by malnutrition, leading to micronutrient deficiency states such as anemia, could have disastrous consequences for both mother and newborn.”

The debate, chaired by dr.Enrique Gadow, coordinated by dr.And Dr. Diana Galimberti.Mario Sebastiani, it was argued that the prenatal supplementation may reduce maternal morbidity and mortality directly (treated for an illness related to pregnancy) or indirectly reducing the risk of complications during childbirth.The effectiveness of supplementation programs (mainly focusing on iron and folate) tends to focus on the birth of the baby, stillbirth, premature delivery and low birth weight, Galimberti said.

When speaking of the birth, however, make a distinction between the teratogenic effects of the deficiency in preconception and deficiencies in the last stage of pregnancy.
The former include, for example, folate deficiency, causing neural tube defects and iodine deficiency causes cretinism, among others, while the latter include intrauterine growth retardation and other complications related to pregnancy.This distinction is important because many less developed countries pregnancies are unplanned. Read the rest of this entry »

Pregnancy Nutrition Facts
We know that good nutrition before and during pregnancy is important for the amount of labor resources required. At this stage, nutrition is a process of building the immune system in preparation of pregnancy and is known as one of the main factors that determine the success rate of conceiving healthy children.

As with most cases, the most important factor in nutrition before pregnancy is to ensure that the mother is healthy and without major factors that could worsen the chances of conception, factors such as anorexia or bulimia are considered direct links with infertility.

The ideal weight range for women who want to conceive children is thought to be optimal body mass index between 20 and 26.If this, again, is used in conjunction with good nutrition and diet before pregnancy under normal conditions of a balanced diet and then micronutrient stores, provide materials for the pregnancy, also the maximum.

Nutrition During Pregnancy
As is known, during the first weeks of pregnancy the embryo is at his most vulnerable, as are developing organs and all the energy required for this comes from the power of the mother. Read the rest of this entry »

The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy:
According to the Food and Drug Administration (Food and Drug Administration, the acronym is FDA) to maintain a healthy pregnancy are needed about 300 extra calories daily.These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains with sweets and fats kept to a minimum.A healthy and well balanced diet during pregnancy can also help reduce some symptoms of pregnancy like nausea and constipation.

The American Dietetic Association (American Dietetic Association, ADA) recommends the following key components of a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy: appropriate weight gain, consumption of a variety of foods according to food pyramid, and vitamin and mineral supplements timely and appropriate.

Fluid intake is also an important part of a healthy diet for pregnant women.To take in enough fluids, women should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day in addition to the fluids in juices and soups.Pregnant women should talk to your doctor about the need to restrict caffeine and artificial sweeteners.The consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided altogether during pregnancy. Read the rest of this entry »

The diet of the pregnant woman is of fundamental importance, since it depends on fetal growth and be one of the bases for the proper development of pregnancy and childbirth.

The role of food is to ensure good nutrition for both mother and fetus.WithoutSometimes, though, is often confused with good food to eat much, hence the popular expression of the pregnant woman must eat for two.Confused in this case the quantity to quality.However, eating a lot not only ensures the necessary input for a healthy but may even lead to increased weight makes it difficult to own pregnancy and childbirth.

The weight that she can win with the pregnancy, which includes the fetus, placenta, amniotic fluid, increased breast size and uterus, is about seven kilos, increasing above this figure is usually due to body fat, it is advisable for pregnant women does not increase more than ten kilos over your ideal weight.

In the first three months, the woman should not earn more than a kilo or kilo and a half since the last two trimesters of pregnancy, and especially at the end of it, usually gain about eight kilos. Read the rest of this entry »

The skin is the largest organ in the body becomes more sensitive during pregnancy and requires special attention. Good behavior for care is critical at this time.

There are four basic premises that you take: a good hydration of the skin throughout the body, a high facial sunscreen, anti-stretch mark cream from the third month and a balanced diet.

If you are pregnant in the summer, wear a high sun protection factor throughout the body to avoid leaving stains.It is not the time to be super dark, so you avoid sun exposure between 11 am and 5 pm and renews the sunscreen after swimming.The skin is more sensitive to sunlight and little time will take color faster.

The brown blotches of milk that appear on the face called chloasma or melasma, is due to the amount of hormone action and exposure to the sun.More often appear in women who get very brown, but if you have left is not recommended to use skin lightening or bleaching creams until after delivery.

Maybe due to increased estrogen during pregnancy, leaving you warts, but surely disappear after delivery.If your moles grow or change color or shape, see a dermatologist.

As to diet, need to hydrate well inside with two liters of water daily and eat foods rich in antioxidants and vitamin C in the kiwi, broccoli, tomato, strawberry, pineapple, orange and lemon.