Pregnancy and Health Care

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Pregnancy is the period from fertilization of the egg until the time of delivery, which lasts about 9 months.
From that moment begins a new life, and changes in the maternal organism are very important.

Both ovulation and menstruation are inhibited.The uterus, to accommodate the fetus, also progressively increases in size, being 50 gr. In a normal state, can weigh a kilo in the last months of pregnancy.
The breasts increase in size, are vomiting and nausea, increased urination as well as the desire for sleep.

Given these and other changes experienced by women during pregnancy, should be answered through an adequate nutrient intake. This does not mean eating for two, and in an exaggerated manner, but must be nurtured to ensure both the nutrition of the baby as his own.

The fundamental change is the formation of new tissues of both women, placenta and fetus. In addition, given the weight gain is experienced, it should also increase the caloric intake in order to maintain all vital functions.

This is due to diet or a balanced diet, varied and correct.
The role of food will ensure both the health of the baby and mother. Therefore, feeding during these 9 months, should not be subject to fads or topics almost always misunderstandings that can lead to considerable dangers to both.

Treasure is something that is considered as the most important thing in one’s life. Naturally for a woman, her most precious treasure is her child. Having a first baby is a feeling that cannot be easily described by words. Only expression that can say how it really feels. When you are in the beginning of this life stage, then you must already know about the restricted food or activities that you cannot have, as well as some nutrition that you must really have to enhance you and your baby’s condition. About the nutrition, you can obtain some ordinary vitamins, minerals, or proteins from daily menu; but remember that there is specific essential nutrition that can only be obtained from pregnancy supplement.

Once you are ready to have your personal pack, you will certainly visit the local store in your area. One thing you have to notice is that not all vitamin packs have the same benefits and ingredients. The best prenatal vitamins are the packs with complete content such as DHA that is good for the neuron system formation, Folid acid that helps your baby possibility from any chance of brain abnormalities, and also the calcium that enhances the mother and baby’s bone and teeth nutrition. It would be better if you search the knowledge about this first before having your personal pack.

The last month of pregnancy is characterized, in general, being a period of high anxiety. Mom is uncomfortable, especially for clothing and sleeping. Think more in the delivery and the baby. Fears related to the health of your child and a whole new organization of the household from their arrival.

The father is concerned with economic aspects: whether the house is ready, if need some furniture, crib, stroller, if necessary paint or if you have to divide a room to be shared. Older children also are anxious and worried, you will want to know how my mother the day of delivery, how will the new baby and where they will at birth.

The final preparations for delivery are perhaps the biggest concern they produce. Therefore, the organization is essential. Keep in mind that the less paperwork is left to chance, the better the choice of a clinic, licensed work, the company’s delivery bag, are issues that need to be designed in advance. These practical steps adds one to leave the older kids when mom and dad be interned with her, and how to organize visits to not feel invaded.

We already know that folic acid plays a crucial role in the formation of the brain and nervous system of the baby, especially between the first and third week of pregnancy. A deficiency in this period causes malformations such as spina bifida , which can be fatal for the baby, as well as defects in the location of brain cells, damage that will accompany producing lifelong learning impairment and decreased mental abilities.

Currently under investigation whether folic acid deficiency is a predisposing factor to ailments such as osteoporosis , the rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s . But, when and in what quantities should be taken? What supplement or food only? What we find food?

Folic acid should be taken from early pregnancy, the big problem is that many pregnant women do not know who they are and therefore how much folic acid you get from your daily diet will not necessarily be enough. Read the rest of this entry »

After 6 months of age, when the baby’s iron stores are depleted, purchase this mineral is one of the challenges for babies and children, and it is common for this mineral is less than ideal in our diet .

TWO KINDS OF IRON
The iron of animal origin , found in beef, pork, fish, chicken, turkey, lamb, etc., as well as in the viscera of animals such as liver, heart, kidney, tripe, spleen, and in the sangrecita or sausage.
Iron plant , found in lentils, beans, chickpeas and other legumes. Iron also found in some fruits and vegetables , but in small quantities so is not considered a source of this mineral. Read the rest of this entry »

Within the variety of foods that we have these are classified according to their main function. There are 3 major food groups, the Builders, the Energy and protectors . The success of a good diet is food combining three food groups in each child’s primary (Breakfast, lunch and dinner). Talk about them and their importance in young children.
They are called builders because they are like bricks that form the body, and these are the foods rich in protein.

PROTEINS
Proteins are not only muscles, but are the raw material of all the hormones and enzymes in the body , and constitute the internal organs and immune systems, which are in full development during childhood. Are all other structures, such as blood, hair and skin. Allow the cells to reproduce and grow. These foods are essential for children because it is the key step in the development and growth. Read the rest of this entry »

This blog will cover health an issue related exclusively to women and is related to postpartum. On this occasion, will talk about the so-called postpartum period, also known as “quarantine.” The same goes from the very moment a woman gives birth to her son until 40 days after birth. Below is a brief description and some things you should know about the female cycle.

We need to start this news story with the following question: what is the puerperium? Known as “quarantine”, this period runs from the time of delivery, or delivery, up to 40 days after it. According to reports the website of Wikipedia, in its Spanish version, this period covers, in addition, the first two hours after the birth of a baby female cycle is known as “postpartum.”

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If you’re pregnant the most important thing is your health and your baby. Women who do not have enough folic acid during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to a baby with serious problems in the brain or spinal cord.

Although all women are not pregnant can also do it without problem, it is important that those who do are, eat enough folic acid before pregnancy and during the first months to prevent birth defects.

Folic acid is a B vitamin (B9). This vitamin can be found mostly in green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, meat and grains. Oranges, bananas, broccoli, spinach, peas, asparagus, beans, peanuts, lentils and chicken liver are highly recommended. Like all vitamins, it also can be ingested through food supplements. Most of the concentrates of vitamins contain between 0.3 to 0.4 milligrams of folic acid is the recommended amount.

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1. Spontaneous. It occurs suddenly, one of the reasons already mentioned.
2. Moved. In some countries the law allows this kind of abortion, which can be:
- Therapeutic. It aims to save the life of the mother at the end of gestation
- Volunteer. Desire for the mother with no maternal health reasons or the fetus.

Signs and symptoms
Abortion should be suspected in women of reproductive age who have had sex and have missed periods, pain in the upper pubis and bleeding. In women with previous diagnosis of pregnancy and the presence of these symptoms should be suspected threatened abortion.

Classification of abortion
* Threatened abortion
* Ongoing Abortion
* Abortion withheld
* Incomplete Abortion
* Complete Abortion

Congratulations, if you will, is pregnant, is experiencing one of the best experiences of your life.

You will notice over time, certain physiological and psychological changes that prepare your body to accommodate this new life. Many of these changes will seem normal (increasing your belly and weight) and others less so (nausea and vomiting).

Here discuss only the changes that have direct impact on their teeth. The increase and emergence of new chemicals in his blood, we will call “Hormones during pregnancy, changes in the gums. Or rather in the microscopic inhabitants which is in the sulcus.

Pregnancy hormones cause the increase in number of certain bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica. ” This in turn produces increased gingival inflammation or “gingivitis”, making them more susceptible to the pregnant woman.

So far Lady knows the necessary but not sufficient to cause gingivitis. If you manage to have good oral hygiene you, is in a position to eliminate dental plaque, and thereby eliminate gum disease. Read the rest of this entry »