pregnancy

The development of the baby at 25 weeks of gestation, which corresponds to 6 months of pregnancy, is marked by the development of the brain, which unfolds every moment. At this stage all brain cells are already present, but not all are properly linked together, which happens throughout development. Although very early, the mother may notice traces of the baby's personality while still pregnant

To count the days and months of pregnancy, one must take into account that the first day of gestation is the first day of the woman's last menstrual period, and although the woman is not yet pregnant on that day, this is the date that health care because it is very difficult to know exactly when the woman ovulated and when the conception happened

The presence of cramps in pregnancy is a fairly common, though quite uncomfortable, situation and can occur in any pregnant woman of any age, and is more common in the legs. The occurrence of cramp is usually related to nutritional deficiencies, mainly due to the low amount of calcium and magnesium in the body

Taking medicine in pregnancy can in most cases harm the baby because some components of the drug can cross the placenta, causing abortion or malformations, can induce uterine contractions prematurely or even cause undesirable changes in the pregnant and the baby. The most dangerous drugs are those that are at risk D or X, but the pregnant woman should never take any medicine, even if it is in category A, without first consulting the doctor

Appendicitis is a dangerous situation in pregnancy because its symptoms are slightly different and delayed diagnosis can break the inflamed appendix, spreading feces and microorganisms in the abdominal cavity, leading to a serious infection which puts the life of the pregnant woman and the baby at risk

The development of the baby at 12 weeks corresponds to the third month of gestation. The baby is now about the size of a lemon and its essential development is complete and he can already open his mouth and yawn, hiccup and swallow, which stimulates the development of internal organs. Although the placenta is still small, it is already formed and the umbilical cord begins to grow day by day, becoming thinner and longer

At 4 weeks of gestation, which is equivalent to the first month of pregnancy, three layers of cells have already formed, giving rise to an elongated embryo with a size of about 2 millimeters. At this point you can already do the pregnancy test, because the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone is already detectable in the urine

To help the baby turn upside down so that birth can be normal and decrease the risk of congenital hip dysplasia, the pregnant woman can do some exercises from the 32 weeks of gestation with the knowledge of the obstetrician. Get to know the baby's development at 32 weeks of pregnancy. These exercises use gravity and promote the stretching of the pelvic ligaments, favoring the rotation of the baby, helping it to stay upside down

To treat sinusitis in pregnancy you need to wash the nostrils with serum several times a day and inhale hot steam. It may also be necessary to use drugs, such as antibiotics and corticosteroids, which should only be taken as directed by the otolaryngologist to avoid harming the baby's development

Throughout the pregnancy, special attention must be paid to health because some warning signs may appear indicating the presence of complications such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. The most common warning signs are increased blood pressure, fever, persistent vomiting, and vaginal bleeding, so it is important to see the doctor to do diagnostic tests and check what is causing the problem

Hepatitis C in pregnancy can be transmitted to the baby at the time of normal delivery, however it is very rare for this to happen. Therefore, it is ideal for women who wish to become pregnant to speak with their doctors so that they can carry out the necessary examinations in advance to promote a risk-free pregnancy

Overfeeding is a rare condition in which a woman impregnates twins but not exactly at the same time, having a few days of difference in conception. Usually this happens in women who are performing some treatment to get pregnant, such as the use of ovulation inducers, which ends up delaying the interruption of ovulation

Hepatitis B in pregnancy is dangerous because there is a high risk of the pregnant woman infecting the baby at the time of delivery. However, contamination can be avoided if the woman takes the vaccine against hepatitis B before becoming pregnant, or from the second trimester of gestation. In addition, soon after birth, the baby should take the vaccine and immunoglobulin injections to fight the virus and thus not develop hepatitis B

Low pregnancy pressure is a very common change, especially in early pregnancy due to hormonal changes that cause blood vessels to relax, causing pressure to decrease. Although not severe, such as having high blood pressure during pregnancy, a marked decrease in pressure can cause great discomfort to the pregnant woman during the day and may even cause symptoms such as fainting and falling, which can put the baby and the pregnant woman at risk

Measles is very rare in pregnancy but may occur in women who have not been vaccinated against measles and have been in contact with persons infected with measles. Although uncommon, measles in pregnancy can lead to serious complications such as preterm birth and increased risk of miscarriage, and it is important that treatment be started and followed up by an obstetrician

The development of the baby at 10 weeks of gestation, which is equivalent to 3 months of pregnancy, can be seen on the ultrasound examination. The head is still large in relation to the body, the eyes that are still very separated begin to approach and are covered by the eyelids. In addition, the muscles of the baby's face that allow sucking and chewing begin to be developed

The development of the baby at 7 weeks gestation, which is 2 months pregnant, is marked by the development of the heart, which now has 4 well-defined chambers that allow heart rate. This week it is common for the mother to suffer with nausea and headache and this is due to the levels of beta HCG in the bloodstream

Withholding abortion happens when the embryo dies and is not expelled outward, and can remain inside the uterus for weeks or even months. It usually occurs between 8 and 12 weeks of gestation, and there may be bleeding and disappearance of symptoms associated with pregnancy. In most cases, the treatment consists of emptying the uterine cavity, and the woman should be followed by a psychologist

What can be done against insomnia in pregnancy, which occurs due to hormonal changes and is most common in the third trimester of pregnancy, includes: Avoid sleeping during the day , even if you are tired and sleepy, as this can lead to or worsen insomnia at night; Lying every day at the same time to create a sleep routine that will facilitate relaxation of the body; Sleep preferably on the side, placing a cushion between the legs and supporting the neck in another cushion , because insomnia in pregnancy is often caused by the fact that the pregnant woman tries to find a comfortable position to

Stimulating the baby still in the womb, with music or reading, can promote his cognitive development, since he is already aware of what happens around him, responding to the stimuli through the heartbeats, which are calmer, their movements and imitating the suction movement. In addition, the exercises used to stimulate the baby also help strengthen the bonds between the mother and the baby, reducing the risk of postpartum depression, for example