Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Care During Pregnancy

If there is a moment in a woman's life when it is absolutely necessary to take great care of the total health care costs take during pregnancy. That's because it is not only the pregnant woman health issue, but also the health and development in the fetus, or the unborn in the womb. With all the hormonal changes in the body of a woman during the period of pregnancy, it is absolutely important to pay attention, especially in nutrition, weight gain, development and management of health conditions accordingly, and so on. Some aspects of care during pregnancy should not be overlooked.

safe weight gain during pregnancy: Weight gain during pregnancy is important to be on the increase many pregnant women, because faith eat that for two. To understand how much weight you can safely take during pregnancy, you should be aware of your BMI (Body Mass Index) higher pre-pregnancy is your BMI - or the ratio of body weight in kilograms to height squared in meters - the most small amount of weight you can add during pregnancy.


During the first quarter, you do not need extra calories, but only in the second and third quarters, you will need 100 to 200 calories more than your regular use. Make sure that with healthier options like fruit and vegetables, dairy products, nuts, and complex carbohydrates such as whole grains.


Good nutrition during pregnancy: A balanced diet is important for physical fitness and good health and is crucial during pregnancy. Three hundred calories a day, a daily intake of 1500-2000 calories, is that pregnant women need more since the beginning of the second trimester to delivery. Your diet should include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals. Proteins are essential for the accumulation of body, folic acid, found in green leafy vegetables, dried beans and peas, and citrus fruit, for example, premature birth, low birth weight and growth to prevent Inadequate fetus. Sufficient amounts of calcium in the body will respond to the needs of your unborn child for strong bones and teeth. good amount of iron necessary for hemoglobin production, while Zinc contributes to the healthy growth and development of the baby.


Foods to avoid during pregnancy: Although you actually eat more during pregnancy, you must omit certain foods to avoid that risk to the pregnancy. Fish and seafood, raw meat, eggs and raw or uncooked vegetables, Chinese food, mainly because of its content monosodium glutamate (MSG) and caffeinated drinks are some foods to avoid. Although raw meat is known to contain toxic elements harmful to the mother and the unborn child, high concentrations of mercury in marine fish and risks to the fetus. High levels of caffeine can cause miscarriage or birth weight low. Drinking and smoking in pregnant women are not absolutely for it's serious shortcomings, the unborn child.


Dealing with complaints of pregnancy: nausea, restless sleep, frequent urination are some of the problems in the pregnancy. You can inconvenience caused by agents: sleep year after taking the advice of your physician, as with cushions on the lower back, knee and abdominal support, promote good nutrition try to muscle relaxation techniques and so on.


Gestational diabetes in pregnancy: A growing number of pregnant women with gestational diabetes, mainly due to lack of exercise, poor diet and obesity. It is important that gestational diabetes in the first quarter of the screen and again at 30 weeks of pregnancy. This is especially important if you have had gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy - about 50 percent of the women, gestational diabetes before the development of this condition during a subsequent pregnancy had. Regular monitoring, food control and insulin, if informed, are the cornerstone of diabetes management during pregnancy.


Dental care during pregnancy: During pregnancy, the risk of developing gum disease (Pregnant women may experience pregnancy gingivitis - a condition that causes bleeding gums) is increased, and this may affect the health of your baby developing countries. Things to do: Brush and floss regularly. If you suffer from morning sickness, a mild toothpaste go after consulting your doctor. If you frequently vomiting, rinse mouth frequently with water, mouthwash or advice provided by your dentist. to eat healthy foods in the oral health of your child to invest. Regular visits to your dentist can flag signs of gum disease.


Yoga in Pregnancy: The practice of yoga during pregnancy can help you deal with the taxation of symptoms such as nausea and fatigue. Asanas (particularly those that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles) and Pranayama can also prepare yourself - mentally and physically - of the work.


Baby's movements are monitored during pregnancy: Pregnant women are advised to the movements of the fetus from the 28th to monitor week, an overview of the daily number of fetal movements (DFMC). It must remain vigilant to possible changes in the structure and the average number of movements such as these, the need for tests to check the health of the fetus to display. In the meantime, pregnant women should stay calm, while the count could result in a fear for the production of hormones and in turn cause fetal distress.

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