pregnancy

There are popular ways to know the sex of the baby according to the shape of the mother's belly, the symptoms of pregnancy nausea, or the appearance of the skin and hair, but this is popular belief, without credibility by medicine, so they do not always sex of the baby. The table below shows 10 popular features that are used to identify the baby sex

It is normal for a woman to have very swollen legs and feet after childbirth for about 3 days, and to achieve faster disinfection it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids, especially water or diuretic tea, without sugar, because the more fluid to the woman to ingest, plus the kidneys need to function, which facilitates the elimination of urine and fights this fluid retention

Constipation in pregnancy, also known as constipation, is very common, but uncomfortable, as it can cause abdominal pain, bloating and hemorrhoids, and can interfere with labor, making it difficult for the baby to pass. Women who have already suffered from constipation may become pregnant during pregnancy, because progesterone, which is a hormone present in high concentrations during pregnancy, causes a slowness in the digestive system, causing foods remain longer in the intestine, making the situation worse

Rubella is a relatively common childhood disease that, when it first appears in pregnancy, can cause malformations in the baby, such as microcephaly, deafness, or changes in the eyes. Thus, the ideal is for the woman to get the vaccine against the disease before becoming pregnant. The rubella vaccine is usually taken in childhood, but women who do not have the vaccine or booster dose should be vaccinated prior to becoming pregnant

To avoid the milk cobblestone it is recommended that always after the baby suckles to check if the breasts have completely emptied. If the breast has not been completely emptied by the baby, the milk can be removed manually or with the aid of a pump. In addition, using a good nursing bra and placing absorbent disks suitable for this phase can help to better accommodate the breast and thus prevent the milk from becoming trapped

When the woman who still breastfeeds a child becomes pregnant, she can continue breastfeeding the older child, however the milk production is reduced and the milk taste is also changed due to the hormonal changes characteristic of the pregnancy, which can make with which the older child stops breastfeeding naturally

Human fertilization occurs when a sperm enters the egg, which usually sits on the first portion of the fallopian tube, making the woman pregnant. A single sperm crosses its membrane, carrying 23 unpaired chromosomes. Immediately, these isolated chromosomes combine with the other 23 chromosomes that exist in the ovule, happening to form a normal complement of 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs

Treatment to correct abdominal diastasis can be done with exercise, physiotherapy or, in the last case, surgery, when the spacing is greater than 5 cm and the exercises were not effective to correct the situation. These treatment options can begin after the normal birth, or shortly after the cesarean section is healed, but in the case of surgery, it can only be performed when indicated by the doctor

Pregnancy sickness is a normal, classic symptom, felt by most pregnant women in the first weeks of gestation. It happens, in most cases, associated with vomiting and is due to biological, social and psychological factors. The main causes of nausea in pregnancy are: Hormonal changes that increase acid concentration in the stomach and make digestion slower; The growth of the uterus that pushes the stomach up, causing burning in the throat; Stress and fear

Breast milk brings in addition to feeding the baby with all the nutrients he needs to grow healthy, it has important benefits to ensure baby health as strengthen your immune system and favor its growth and development as it is rich in specially made proteins and nutrients for each phase of the newborn's life

In case of menstruation during pregnancy it is important to go to the doctor to perform tests that can identify possible changes, such as ectopic pregnancy or detachment of the placenta, which can cause this bleeding. It is not normal to have menstruation during pregnancy because the blood that would be menstruating is reverted to the developing baby

Aspirin is an acetylsalicylic acid medicine used to combat fever and pain, which can be bought at pharmacies and drugstores even without a prescription. However, aspirin should not be taken in pregnancy without medical knowledge because doses above 100 mg of acetylsalicylic acid can be harmful, and increase the risk of miscarriage

Caesarean section is a programmed delivery by doctors that can happen before or after labor has started. The most common is that it is marked for before the contractions arise, being more comfortable for the woman. However it can also be performed after the contractions start and the drink gives clear signals that it is ready to be born

The development of the baby in the 27th week of pregnancy marks the beginning of the third trimester of gestation and the end of the 6 months is characterized by fetal weight gain and maturation of its organs. At 27 weeks the baby may be sitting or sitting, but this is not a cause for concern because the baby may turn upside down closer to the end of the pregnancy without any problem

The development of the baby at 13 weeks' gestation, which is 3 months pregnant, is marked by the development of the neck, which allows the baby to move his head more easily. The head is responsible for almost half the size of the baby and the thumbs are very different from the other fingers and are easily seen on an ultrasound examination

The development of the fetus at 8 weeks gestation, which is 2 months pregnant, is usually marked by the discovery of pregnancy and the onset of symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, especially in the morning. As for the development of the fetus at 8 weeks gestation, this already shows the beginning of the formation of the arms and legs, as well as the facial features, the eyes are still quite separated, but the eyelids are still fused, not allowing them to open their eyes

Herniated disc during pregnancy can cause severe back pain that can radiate to the buttocks and leg, caused tingling and impaired quality of life, requiring medical help. The doctor may prescribe the use of analgesic, anti-inflammatory, or a corticosteroid injection to control pain, but physical therapy with hot compresses, stretching, and spinal traction may also be indicated

To avoid toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, it is important to drink mineral water, eat well-cooked meat and eat well-washed or cooked vegetables and fruits, as well as avoid eating salad outside the house and washing hands several times a day. Generally, the likelihood of toxoplasmosis infection increases with the advancement of gestation, but its contamination is more dangerous in the first trimester of pregnancy, as it may affect the development of the fetus, causing miscarriage or severe malformations

Toxoplasmosis is a disease transmitted by soil, food, water and animal feces contaminated, which can cause serious changes in the baby when the mother is contaminated during pregnancy. Toxoplasmosis is also known as the 'cat disease' because it is a host of toxoplasma, although it does not suffer from its effects

The postpartum bleeding, whose technical name is lquio, lasts in average 5 weeks and is characterized by the exit of dark red blood with thick consistency and that sometimes presents blood clots. As the uterus contracts and returns to normal size, the amount of blood lost is diminished and its color becomes clearer and clearer until it disappears completely