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Chemical compounds that can be found in homes and businesses in the United States total more than 83,000. In most cases, little is known about the effects they can have during pregnancy (1). However, it was found that a small number of them are harmful to the fetus. These are mainly in the workplace, but certain environmental pollutants in the air and water, and some household chemicals can also pose a risk during pregnancy.

The pregnant woman can inhale these chemicals, ingest them in food or drink, or in some cases, absorbed through the skin. But in general, would be exposed to a lot and for a long time to arrive to harm your baby.

Most companies have appropriate preventive measures to ensure this does not happen. However, because little is known about the effects of most chemicals on reproduction, it is recommended that women consult their physician if exposed to any of them in their work, preferably before pregnancy . Along with your doctor can determine if you need some additional protection at work or if you should switch tasks. This is particularly important for women working in certain industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, dry cleaning, printing, manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and health care.

Pregnant women also can take steps to protect themselves and their babies from pollutants and potentially harmful chemicals used in your home.

There are many myths about the use of cosmetics during pregnancy we often scared and confused.

But we know that not all cosmetics are safe and that any drug or applied to the skin and mucous membranes are absorbed into the blood-feeding and therefore may also affect the fetus.

For example, it recommends the use of creams indicated for skin aging from the sun in its composition containing retinol or derivatives, as has been shown that retinoids administered orally, are associated with the appearance of numerous malformations in the fetus. sunscreens pose no risk because they are kept in the surface layer of the skin and its absorption is minimal. By contrast, pregnant women should use a high protective factor to prevent the emergence of so-called chloasma gravidarum (dark spots that appear on the skin).

The deodorants can be used, except those containing aluminum salts are used for large surfaces such as hands or feet. Perfumes not do any harm to the fetus.

The make-up and masks are also harmless to the developing fetus. Read the rest of this entry »

Many studies have shown that exposure of pregnant women to certain chemicals can cause problems in pregnancy or birth defects.

One study showed that pregnant women exposed to large amounts of hairspray during pregnancy are twice as likely to have babies with hypospadias (a defect in the urethra of males abnormal urinary opening implies a) that pregnant women not exposed to that product.

Parabens are also suspected, and are used by many cosmetics as a preservative, and phthalates, used in lacquers, perfumes and deodorants.

The range of effects is not known in depth, therefore it is advisable to minimize possible exposure to all kinds of chemicals during pregnancy .

Therefore it should remove all cosmetics, it is not known for sure what effect they may have. One option is to use cosmetics natural, which does not contain any chemicals.

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

At times it looks terrible and other beautiful, dazzling. In general, pregnant women rather favors and gives a halo of light difficult to explain in words , which makes it look very beautiful and radiant. However, there are some aesthetic 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 tone (chloasma gravidarum), which become manifest through the presence of dark spots. Nothing that can not be resolved with some cosmetics and makeup.

But if the pregnant woman must not neglect its aesthetic and grooming, you should keep in mind that is going through a very special period in which there are certain cosmetics which can be harmful to the fetus.

These, being absorbed by the skin of the mother, could 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 best avoided at this stage.

Among them are the anti-wrinkle creams containing retinol or derivatives, as consumption of this substance by mouth is associated with major fetal malformations. Also the use of phthalates, a group of chemicals used in small amounts in some cosmetics, are harmful for normal fetal development. And there are studies that recommend avoiding lacquers during the first trimester of pregnancy because it may cause abnormalities in the urinary tract of the baby.

During pregnancy it is very important that the self-esteem of women is high. It is therefore essential that sits pretty well with his image. Some of the problems that occur in pregnancy, such as staining, may be disguised with make-up for pregnant women, ie using certain products to help hide them.

But it is also very important in this period, take precautions as to the composition of the beauty products that will be used. It is always advisable to read labels and if in doubt consult a physician, is the best option.

Incredibly, a psychological pregnancy brings them real pregnancy symptoms. The menstrual cycle stops, start the dizziness, nausea, an gorse and in a later stage the growth of the belly, breasts, apparent movement of the baby and even uterine contractions.

Women more prone to develop psychological pregnancy are on the one hand, those with trouble conceiving (sterile) or whose age is sufficiently advanced to conception (menopause). Also, fear can paralyze the minds of young people become sexually active and live in constant fear of getting pregnant.

Peer pressure also contributes to its presence. It is said that motherhood is synonymous with women and that we are incomplete if we fail to perform in this area. Collective or personal thoughts (need to love and to strengthen marital relationships) tend to cause an appearance. Read the rest of this entry »

How many kilos can be increased? How is it distributed?
When you start a pregnancy, one of the most common concerns is regarding the possible weight gain in women. Although each pregnancy is different and therefore every woman too, and average weights are approximate.

For a singleton pregnancy, the ideal is to increase from 9 to 12 kilos during the 9 months of gestation, provided that at the beginning of pregnancy the woman is at her ideal weight. If it starts with being overweight, is recommended to increase only 6 to 9 kilos.

But when it comes to a multiple pregnancy, the average weight gain is not the same. In cases where pregnancy twins is recommended to gain 15 to a maximum of 18 kilos, for a pregnancy of triplets only an increase of 22 to 25 kilos.

It is important to note that weight gain in multiple pregnancies and / or adolescents is only an estimate, for each particular case is the physician who must give relevant indications on how many kilos is allowed to increase, because they take into account other factors influencing this increase. Read the rest of this entry »

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.

Milk consumption is extremely important throughout life. From small helps us to provide our teeth and bones need calcium to grow strong. For pregnant women, drinking milk also brings many benefits to both her and the baby is coming.

Here is a list of the most important benefits of consumption:

* Calcium: as mentioned above, is the most important benefit of milk consumption. The more you eat, the baby’s bones grow stronger and prevents osteoporosis.

* Tissue Regeneration: A very important point where the milk is also present, mostly because it brings nutrients to the body of the pregnant woman.

* Decreased risk of gestational hypertension: According to medical studies, milk consumption is very important for expectant mothers and helping them avoid pressure spikes during pregnancy and labor.

* Less chance of multiple sclerosis in the baby: Here we find something new and revolutionary. This was discovered by scientists at the American University of Harvard. Apparently, the milk intake during pregnancy lowers the risk of multiple sclerosis in the newborn due to high levels of vitamin D to get the baby during gestation in the womb.

* The task of vitamin D is to set the calcium to the bones, both mother and baby. Besides milk, the vitamin is found in salmon and sunlight. Therefore we recommend a walk of 15 minutes daily for the body to absorb vitamin D.

So now you know, the best for your baby to grow strong and healthy is to consume lots of milk. Also, before any doubt you should consult your trusted doctor.

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.

It is necessary that health professionals focus their work on prevention, avoiding alterations that lead to a deterioration in the quality of life of women, especially in this beautiful stage.

Throughout the life of the woman varied events occur that involve hormonal changes, physical and emotional, which can have negative effects on their health and wellbeing. With these developments we refer to processes such as pregnancy, childbirth or Caesarean section itself and the postpartum period.

We expected that these are milestones in the life cycle of many women, however, this is no reason to believe that having certain musculoskeletal conditions is “normal.” It is necessary that health professionals focus their work on prevention, avoiding alterations that lead to a deterioration in the quality of life of women, especially in this beautiful stage. This can be achieved through a specific exercise routine for this condition, guided by a physiotherapist, and a sensible diet with nutritional counseling.

It is essential to understand that many changes associated with pregnancy, so that every woman should be able to live it and enjoy it, advised by experts. Read the rest of this entry »