pregnancy

Having cramps in pregnancy is normal, and can occur in almost half of pregnant women. This problem is characterized by a sudden contraction, with intense pain, being more common in the legs, arms or belly, however, can arise in any body muscle. Cramps are more common in the last trimester of gestation, and can have several causes, and the most common are associated with metabolic changes in pregnancy, sedentary or excessive exercise, deregulation in the content of electrolytes in the blood, such as magnesium, calcium and sodium or vitamin deficiency, such as D and E

Treatment of syphilis during pregnancy is also done with penicillin and is important to prevent complications in the woman and to prevent the baby from being contaminated with the disease and having congenital syphilis. The obstetrician is the physician appointed to guide the best treatment of syphilis in pregnancy and Penicillin injections must be purchased by the person himself and administered at the health post by the nurse

The best belts to use in pregnancy are those made of soft, stretchy cotton fabric because they are more comfortable and efficient in their purpose. This type of strap fits the woman's body, without compressing the belly, being even more practical and comfortable to use than the adjustable ones with brackets or velcro

It is normal for the feet and ankles to become swollen during pregnancy, and may start to swell around 6 months of gestation, but they swell much more, especially late in pregnancy, when labor is nearing. To avoid swollen ankles in pregnancy, it is advised to take some care like drinking plenty of water, supporting your feet on a stool while you are sitting and wearing compression socks on the legs, to facilitate blood circulation

Decreased baby's movements are worrisome when less than 4 movements per hour occur, especially in women with a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, problems with the placenta or uterus, or use of alcohol and cigarettes. The movements of the baby in the belly can be counted from the 28th week of gestation, and the reduction in movement can be cause for concern, because it may indicate that the baby is receiving less oxygen and in case of suspicion of reduction of movements the doctor should be informed

The sore throat in pregnancy can be treated with simple, home-made measures like gargling with warm water and salt, drinking juice or pomegranate tea or even eating more foods with vitamin C such as orange, mandarin and lemon, which help increase the body's defenses and hence the fight against inflammation or infection faster

Kidney failure, just like any other kidney disease, can cause infertility or difficulty getting pregnant. This is because, due to malfunctioning of the kidney and the accumulation of toxins in the body, the body begins to produce fewer reproductive hormones, decreasing the quality of the eggs and making it difficult to prepare the uterus for pregnancy

The first trimester is from the 1st to the 12th week of pregnancy and during this period the body will adapt to successive changes that will last approximately 40 weeks until the baby is born. At this stage, there are important care that the mother must take so that the baby can grow and develop in a healthy way

The best way to know the sex of the baby is to wait for the 20 weeks of gestation and to perform the ultrasound to observe the genital region of the fetus. Another option is to do the blood test for fetal sexing, which can be done from 8 weeks of pregnancy, but that, unlike ultrasound, is not offered by SUS

Gestational diabetes usually develops near the third trimester of pregnancy due to insulin resistance caused by the gestational hormones. This type of diabetes usually goes away after birth and rarely causes symptoms, although in some cases blurred vision and thirst may occur. Your treatment should be started even during gestation with an adequate diet or with the use of medicines, such as oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin, depending on blood sugar values

Gingivitis, characterized by inflammation and bleeding gums when brushing teeth, is a very common situation during pregnancy, especially due to the hormonal changes that occur after the second month of gestation, which make the gums more sensitive. Thus, gingivitis in pregnancy is usually not a sign of poor oral hygiene, which can happen even when the level of bacteria is normal and the pregnant woman correctly brushes her teeth

Toothache is relatively frequent in pregnancy and can appear suddenly and last for hours or days, affecting the tooth, jaw and even causing headache and earache when the pain is very strong. Generally, toothache in pregnancy is caused by increased tooth sensitivity and by gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums, which is common during this phase

Knowing how to care for your teeth during pregnancy helps prevent the onset of oral diseases, such as gingivitis and cavities, which are more common during gestation due to hormonal changes, frequent vomiting and cravings for sweet foods. In addition, problems in teeth during pregnancy increase the risk of the baby being born premature, with low weight and with vision or hearing problems

Which is: The surgery that stitches the uterine cervix to prevent preterm birth is called uterine cerclage and is indicated for women who have cervical insufficiency that is a dilatation that may begin in the first or second trimester of gestation, anticipating birth. This small surgery is done in the hospital and the woman only needs to stay hospitalized for only 1 or 2 days

The treatment of genital herpes in pregnancy can be done at home with antiviral medicines such as acyclovir or valaciclovir, indicated by the obstetrician, to control the red blisters that appear in the intimate region of the pregnant woman and decrease the chances of contaminating the baby with the herpes virus

In pregnancy of twins, the woman fattens about 10 to 18 kg, which means that they are 3 to 6 kg more than in a single fetus pregnancy. Despite the increase in weight gain, the twins should be born with 2.4 to 2.7 kg on average, weight slightly below the 3 kg desired when the birth is of a single baby

Sciatic nerve pain is common during pregnancy because the weight of the belly increases the load on the spine and the intervertebral disc, which may compress the nerve and cause pain in the back or buttocks, and may worsen when moving or radiating to the thigh, knee or feet. The treatment for sciatic pain in pregnancy is guided by the orthopedist and physiotherapist, and consists of performing techniques to lengthen and relax the muscles of the back and glutes

The dark spots that appear on the face during pregnancy are scientifically called melasma or chloasma gravidarum. They appear because the hormonal changes typical of pregnancy stimulate the formation of melanin in certain areas of the face. These spots usually appear around 6 months and are brown in color and although they are more frequent on the face may also appear in the armpits, groin and belly

During pregnancy there are changes in hormone levels, such as progesterone and estrogen, as well as changes in immunity, blood circulation and metabolism of the body, which predispose to the formation of pimples as well as several other types of skin changes such as inflammation and stains. Thus, it is normal for new pimples to appear on the body, which appear more frequently on the face, neck and back, because they are places where there is a greater concentration of sebaceous glands, and to combat them it is recommended to avoid the accumulation of fat on the skin with neutral soap or mild so

It is normal to have at least one episode of urinary tract infection during pregnancy because changes that occur in the woman's body during this period favor the development of bacteria in the urinary tract. Although it may seem scary, the urinary tract infection does not harm the baby and can be easily treated with antibiotics such as cephalexin