pregnancy

The mother's feeding during breastfeeding should be rich and varied, but above all, it should be filled with foods such as fruits, whole grains, dairy products, vegetables, avoiding industrialized and very fatty foods that do not add nutritional value to the mother nor for the baby. During breastfeeding, even with increased calories in the diet, the mother slims on average 1 to 2 kg per month, slowly and gradually, because of the energy that is lost during milk production

Yoga exercises for pregnant women lengthen and tone the muscles, relax the joints and increase the flexibility of the body, helping the pregnant to adapt to the physical changes that occur during pregnancy. Read the 5 good reasons to exercise in pregnancy. Some Yoga exercises for pregnant women can be as follows: Exercise 1 Sitting in a comfortable position, with straight backs, crossed legs, one hand underneath the belly and the other in the chest, take deep and soft breaths, inhaling for 4 seconds and exhaling for 6, as the picture shows

Preterm birth may be a sign of fluid or blood loss through the vagina and also uterine contractions that appear before 37 weeks of gestation . So if the pregnant woman perceives these signs, she should be alert to her body trying to identify if the symptoms remain, become worse or if others appear. If you suspect you are entering labor early you should call your obstetrician by telling them what signs you are showing or going to the hospital as soon as possible

The main causes that can lead to preterm birth, which occurs when the baby is born with less than 37 weeks of gestation, are related to events and diseases that endanger the life of the mother. Women who are most at risk of having a preterm birth are the history of previous preterm birth, twin pregnancy, and blood loss through the vagina in the third trimester of pregnancy

Preterm birth is characterized by the birth of the baby before 37 weeks of gestation, being the main cause of health problems in the newborn, such as difficulty breathing and heart disease. Know other causes of preterm birth by clicking here. Whenever possible the doctor tries to delay birth by using medications and techniques to prevent uterine contractions and dilation, however, it is difficult to postpone delivery for more than 48 to 72 hours

Magnesium is an important nutrient in pregnancy because it helps fight tiredness and heartburn that are common during gestation, as well as help prevent premature uterine contractions. Magnesium can be found naturally in foods such as chestnut and flaxseed, or in the form of supplements such as magnesium sulfate, which should only be taken according to the orientation of the obstetrician

The abortion vaccine is a type of treatment for women who wish to have children, but who had more than 2 abortions followed within the first 20 weeks of gestation and who do not have any health problems, such as polycystic ovary or thyroid disease, which the various unintended interruptions of pregnancy

Intense itching of the hands during pregnancy may be a sign of gestational cholestasis, also known as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, a disease in which bile produced in the liver can not be released into the intestine to facilitate digestion and eventually accumulates in the body . This disease has no cure and its treatment is done to control the symptoms through the use of body creams to relieve itching, since the disease only usually improves after the baby is born

A woman suffering from ankylosing spondylitis should have a normal pregnancy but is likely to suffer from back pain and have more difficulty moving around especially in the last trimester of pregnancy due to changes caused by the disease. Although there are women who do not have the symptoms of the disease during pregnancy, this is not common and in case of pain it is important that it is treated properly through natural resources since the medicines can be harmful to the baby

To speed up labor, you can use some natural methods such as walking a fast one-hour walk in the morning and in the afternoon, or increasing the frequency of intimate contacts, as this helps soften the cervix and increase the pressure of the baby under the pelvis. Labor begins spontaneously between 37 and 40 weeks of gestation, so these measures to accelerate labor should not be done before 37 weeks of pregnancy and if the woman has any complications such as pre-eclampsia or placenta previa, for example

To deal with unwanted pregnancies, it is important to seek support from partners, family, and friends who can help the woman see the positive side of having a child. However, in more severe cases, it may be necessary to follow up with a psychologist to learn how to deal with our stage of life. Unwanted pregnancy usually occurs during adolescence due to inexperience of the couple, or due to cases of infidelity during the marriage

Caesarean section is a surgery that has many associated complications and a higher risk of maternal death and therefore should only be performed when there are medical indications for this type of procedure, such as fetal distress, prolonged labor or when the baby is very large, for example. The decision by cesarean section should be made by the doctor but it is also important to take into account the desire of the pregnant woman to have the normal birth or not

Taking Omeprazole in pregnancy should only be done under medical advice as there are no scientific studies to show that this medicine does not harm the baby. This medicine should only be used when the benefits to the mother are greater than the risks to the baby. Therefore, those suffering from heartburn, burning or gastritis during pregnancy should be careful to eat properly and invest in natural and home remedies to relieve this type of discomfort, since during pregnancy all remedies should only be used if they are really needed

Treatment to stop reflux in pregnancy includes making changes in diet, stopping smoking, avoiding bedtime right after meals, taking medications, and drinking a few teas, such as ginger tea and chamomile tea. Reflux in pregnancy is characterized primarily by the symptom of heartburn, which begins at any time during pregnancy and worsens with increasing baby size

Streptococcus B is a bacterium that is naturally present in the gut and vagina of many women, but may present a risk to the baby at the time of normal delivery, as it can pass into the child and cause complications such as meningitis and pneumonia. This bacterium usually does not cause symptoms and to avoid its transmission one must do a test known as a swab examination, which is done between the 35 and 37 weeks of pregnancy through the evaluation of a swab that is passed in the vagina and the region of the anus of the woman

Normal childbirth hurts when it is done without anesthesia because the woman's body undergoes major changes so that the baby can pass through the birth canal. However, in most cases, it is possible to place epidural anesthesia shortly after the onset of contractions, as soon as the woman arrives at the hospital, relieving the pain immediately

Alcohol consumption in pregnancy is contraindicated, because when passing through the placenta, alcohol has to be metabolized by the baby's liver, remaining in your body for some time and may cause: Malformations and mental retardation; Changes in face and decreased size of skull; Delay in development and growth; Increased risk of miscarriage; Heart problems; Increased risk of the baby being born prematurely and underweight

The postpartum diet has to be rich in fluids, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, milk and dairy products because these foods are rich in nutrients that will help the newly recovering mom quickly, as well as being able to respond to the energetic demands of breastfeeding. The diet for postpartum weight loss has to be balanced, since a restrictive diet can impair the recovery of women and the production of breast milk

In order not to get too heavy during pregnancy, the pregnant woman should eat healthy and without exaggeration, and try to perform light physical activities during pregnancy, with the authorization of the obstetrician. Thus, it is important to increase the consumption of foods rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals such as fruits, vegetables and whole foods such as rice, pasta and whole wheat flour

Contamination with the Zika virus during pregnancy is a serious condition because the virus passes to the baby causing microcephaly , a disorder that compromises the baby's brain development. The diagnosis of Zika is usually made through the symptoms presented, however, when the pregnant woman is suspected of having the disease, the doctor can request specific tests that can confirm the disease, mainly from the 16th week of gestation