Having abundant flow in early pregnancy is very common among pregnant women and is considered normal, although it may lead us to suspect at first that it is a rule similar to the loss or infection. Many minor reasons may worry during pregnancy!
When a woman knows she is pregnant may experience a fear of sudden changes in your body or to any signs that this may seem suspect, who has never experienced because they may pose a problem for his state. Early in my first pregnancy went to the bathroom constantly, because I thought it was suspicious vaginal discharge that made me fear for my son, I learned that this unusual increase mucus cervicall was normal and due to hormonal changes taking place in my body. The so called “leukorrhea” is characterized as a stream of little white and milky odor is a sign that normal and expected in a pregnancy the effect of placental hormones and the production of mucus plug that protects the array of possible infections. (more…)
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Surface Vagina When Pregnant
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Dietary Effects on Pregnant Women
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Some days ago we mentioned that the pregnant woman’s diet affects baby’s health. In the same vein, but related to allergies, a Japanese study has found that eating fruits and vegetables during pregnancy helps prevent certain baby allergies like eczema and asthma.
Increasing the consumption of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruits, and vegetables and fruits rich in beta carotene (the red and orange) decreases the risk of the baby suffering from eczema, an inflammatory skin disease of allergic origin.
For its part, increasing the consumption of foods rich in vitamin E, present in most green vegetables, reduces the risk of the baby suffering from respiratory difficulties, as reported in the journal Allergy. (more…)
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Beverages Should be Avoided During Pregnancy
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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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Pregnancy Advice Programs Via Mobile
Sunday, March 7th, 2010Pregnancy is a stage in the life of the woman he showered with recommendations and advice from relatives and acquaintances. While these tips are important home, nothing beats the instructions of the experts, now, you can receive on your cell phone as text messages.
The technology is meant to be well utilized. In the spirit of the days, the pace of modern life that are now women and the multiple roles they play in society, it is more difficult than before to concentrate 100% in pregnancy, stages, changes, and all that implies gestate a baby for nine months.
For these and other reasons, the association HMHB (National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition), the telecommunications company AT & T and the CTIA (wireless service Association) have created a program called Text 4 Baby, where pregnant women can receive advice and tips for free to their phones, throughout pregnancy, in Spanish and English. (more…)
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