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Beverages Should be Avoided During Pregnancy

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Beverages Should be Avoided During Pregnancy

Some foods like stimulants, soft drinks, too much sugar … They can harm the baby and cause complications during pregnancy. For this reason, it is essential that the mother will pay close attention to your diet. We tell you which foods you should avoid in pregnancy or taking a lesser extent.
Exciting

Caffeine and other exciting cross the placental barrier and affect the fetus. Therefore, pregnancy is best to drink decaf.

More information: How much caffeine may be taken during pregnancy?
Refreshments

Soft drinks cause bloating for the mom and also contain excessive amounts of sugar. So it is better not to take them or restrict them to small quantities.
Sal

* Too much salt may cause fluid retention and increased blood pressure, two issues that should be monitored carefully during pregnancy.
* It is not totally removed from the diet (unless prescription), but consuming it in moderation and avoid products containing too much, like snack food bag or precooked.

Large Fish

The tuna, swordfish, shark … contain more amount of mercury smaller ones being more long-lived and longer exposed to the pollution of the seas. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can affect the developing fetus.

The highest concentration of mercury found in fish skin, Porl is a good precaution to withdraw.
Sugar

Excess sugar affects weight gain during pregnancy, and increase the risk of gestational diabetes if you are predisposed to it.
Poor quality fats

As those in pre-cooked and bakery products. Fat is essential during pregnancy as it has a role in fetal development, no time to diet! But you must opt for healthy fats like olive oil or sunflower oil.

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Yoga Practice During Pregnancy

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

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Yoga is increasingly fashionable, and no wonder, since through the practice of this ancient discipline, it is possible relief from stress, improve physical strength and flexibility and balance. It seems strange to talk about these things when you’re pregnant belly and a growing prominence, but it is not.
The Bikram yoga is a kind of ideal for pregnant women because it is aimed to prevent injuries and eliminate toxins quickly and healthy. It is also known as “hot yoga” because it is practiced in a room temperature to 40 ยบ. Each session, typically including some 26 postures and two breathing exercises, lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Yoga during pregnancy
The benefits of Bikram yoga increases with practice. It is recommended that before starting this type of yoga, they have practiced for at least six months conventional yoga. Over time you learn to focus your mind, control your breath, build strength, balance and flexibility, and relieve backaches and leg so common in infancy. In addition, yoga prepares the body of the pregnant woman for childbirth, and helps the body has a faster recovery after childbirth.

If you practiced yoga before pregnancy, do not let him. Continue with the positions until the end of this period of gestation. It is very good for preventing postpartum depression, bloating, tension. As you practice this kind of relaxation you will realize the true meaning of yoga is the union of body, mind and spirit. Do not forget that your wellbeing during pregnancy will also be felt and experienced by the baby inside you.

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Tips for Pregnant Women

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Pregnant WomenCare for mother and child health.

1. If you are a smoker, can be a good time to quit. If you can not achieve this goal try at least not exceed the amount of five cigarettes a day.

2. Avoid alcohol abuse and do not take drugs without medical advice.

3. If you need to do some traveling as long as there is no specific contraindication, choose the most convenient means of transportation. When using the car, we recommend placing the seat belt so you do not press the abdomen, making passes above or below. It is also advisable to make small breaks during the trip (every two hours) in order to walk a little and take some kind of food more or less light.
These indications are trying to promote blood circulation especially in the legs and avoid prolonged periods of fasting.

4. Avoid being overweight (which could hinder the delivery).

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