pregnancy

The first signs and symptoms of pregnancy can occur before the delay of menstruation, but they can be so subtle that only women who are very alert to your body or are trying to get pregnant may realize, because for most women, they may go unnoticed. The first symptoms to watch out for are: Pink vaginal discharge; Colic and abdominal bloating; Sensitive and swollen breasts; Easy fatigue; Aversion to strong odors; Humor variations; Nausea, vomiting or excessive salivation; Dizziness, sleepiness and headache; Increased urge to urinate; Pimples and oily skin

Candidiasis in pregnancy is a very common situation among pregnant women, because during this period estrogen levels are higher, favoring the growth of fungi, especially Candida Albicans that naturally lives in the intimate region of women. Candidiasis in pregnancy does not harm the baby, but if the baby is born in normal birth and the woman has candidiasis, the baby can be infected and present candidiasis in the first days of life

Obesity is not only due to the excessive consumption of foods rich in sugars and fats, but also influenced by genetic factors and the environment in which one lives, from the maternal uterus to adult life. Factors such as having obese parents and younger siblings increase the chances of being obese because genes and eating habits are inherited and affect the whole family

Having wet panties in pregnancy or having some type of discharge is quite normal, especially when this discharge is light or whitish, as it happens due to the increase of estrogens in the body, as well as increased circulation in the pelvic region. This type of discharge does not need specific treatment, being only recommended to maintain the usual hygiene care

Ectopic pregnancy, or tubal pregnancy, is a gestation that occurs outside the uterus inside the fallopian tubes, which is doomed to not develop because it is not possible to move the embryo into the uterus, and the fallopian tubes are unable to distend, as the uterus succeeds, and so breaks, endangering the woman's life

Mucous tamponade is a substance that is produced to close the entrance of the uterus during pregnancy, preventing the bacteria present in the vaginal canal from reaching the baby and causing a serious infection. Therefore, the exit of mucus plug is one of the first signs that the woman is going into labor

The presence of blood in the stool during pregnancy can be caused by situations such as hemorrhoids, which are very common at this stage, anal fissure due to dryness of the faecal cake, but may also indicate some more serious situation such as a gastric ulcer or intestinal polyp, for example. If the woman notices the presence of blood in her feces, she should go to the doctor for a stool test to confirm her presence, find out the cause, and initiate appropriate treatment

Placental or umbilical cord thrombosis occurs when a clot forms in the placenta or umbilical vein or arteries, damaging the amount of blood that passes into the fetus and causing fetal movements to decrease. Thus, the main difference is related to where the clot is: Placental thrombosis : the clot is in the placental veins or arteries; Umbilical thrombosis : the clot is in the vessels of the umbilical cord

Thrombosis in pregnancy arises when a blood clot forms that blocks a vein or artery, preventing blood from passing through the site. Although thrombosis may occur in anyone, this complication is most common during gestation, as the ability to coagulate and blood flow is altered by the hormonal changes that occur and the compression of the uterus on the blood vessels

Abdominal pain in pregnancy can be caused by the growth of the uterus, constipation or gas, and can be relieved through a balanced diet, exercise or teas. However, it can also indicate more serious conditions, such as ectopic pregnancy, placental abruption, preeclampsia, or even abortion. In these cases, the pain is usually accompanied by vaginal bleeding, swelling or discharge and in this case, the pregnant woman should go to the hospital immediately

To know exactly how many weeks of pregnancy you are and how many months it means you need to calculate the gestational age and for this you only need to know the Last Menstruation Date (DUM) and count in a calendar how many weeks there are to the current date. The doctor can also always inform corrected gestational age, which is the date suggested on the ultrasound performed at the prenatal appointment, to accurately indicate how many weeks the woman is pregnant and what the Probable Date of Delivery

The best test for confirmation of pregnancy is the blood test, as it is possible to detect small amounts of the hormone HCG, which is produced during pregnancy. The blood test result indicates that the woman is pregnant when the hormone beta-HCG levels are greater than 5.0 mlU / ml. The pregnancy blood test can be done even before the menstruation is delayed, and it is not necessary to have a medical prescription or to fast

Progesterone is a hormone, produced by the ovaries, which plays a very important role in the pregnancy process, being responsible for regulating the woman's menstrual cycle and preparing the uterus to receive the fertilized egg, preventing it from being expelled by the body. Normally, progesterone levels increase after ovulation and stay high if pregnancy occurs, so the body keeps the walls of the uterus developing and does not produce an abortion

During pregnancy, special care must be taken with food as various foods can impair the development of the baby and the health of the pregnancy. In addition to toxic substances such as alcohol and excess sugar, foods such as raw fish and poorly washed fruits and vegetables should be avoided as they may be contaminated with microorganisms that affect the baby

To relieve back pain during pregnancy, a pregnant woman may lie on her back with her legs bent and her arms stretched along the body, keeping the entire spine well on the floor or on a firm mattress. This position accommodates the vertebrae well, removing the weight of the back, thus relieving the back pain in a few minutes

Intense abdominal pain and blood loss through the vagina are the main symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, which is when the embryo is developing outside the uterus. About 95 percent of the time when the embryo is not found inside the uterus, it is in the fallopian tubes, but it can also develop in the abdominal cavity, ovary, the broad ligament, the cervix, or the tubal interstitium

Postpartum haemorrhage corresponds to excessive blood loss after delivery due to lack of contraction of the uterus after the baby leaves. Bleeding is considered when a woman loses more than 500 mL of blood after normal delivery or more than 1000 mL after cesarean section. Postpartum haemorrhage is the main complication during and after delivery, which can lead to shock and, consequently, death

It is possible to know the sex of the baby, simply and quickly, without taking tests, using only the Chinese table. Just know the age of the mother and in what month she got pregnant to use this type of test. However, there are some important considerations that may influence the outcome, such as whether the mother was born before she completed 9 months of gestation or if she is pregnant with twins, for example

Vitamins for pregnant women are supplements that pregnant women take to ensure their health and that of their baby during pregnancy, preventing anemia, reducing the risk of defects in the baby's neural tube, preventing bone loss, helping in the formation of DNA and fetal growth. These vitamins should be taken according to the guidance of the obstetrician or dietician, because the amount depends on factors such as age and presence of diseases such as anemia, and not all women need this type of supplementation

After delivery, the woman should be aware of some signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of certain complications, such as blood loss through the vagina, foul smelling discharge, fever and cold sweat and weakness, which may indicate a situation called placental retention. Postpartum hemorrhage usually occurs soon after the baby leaves the uterus, when the placenta takes off from the uterus, and the placenta does not contract properly, leading to large blood loss