pregnancy

The development of the baby at 22 weeks gestation, which is 5 months pregnant, for some women is marked by the sensation of feeling the baby move more frequently. Now the baby's hearing is already well developed and the baby can hear any sound around it, and listening to the voice of the mother and father can make it calmer

The development of the baby at 5 weeks gestation, which is the beginning of the second month of pregnancy, is marked by the appearance of a groove in the back of the embryo, and a small protuberance that will be the head, but which is still smaller than the head of a pin. At this stage the mother may experience many nausea in the morning and what can be done to alleviate is chewing bits of ginger upon waking, but the doctor may prescribe the use of a medicine for nausea during the first months

Normal delivery is best for the mother and the baby because in addition to the recovery being faster, allowing the mother to take care of the baby soon and without pain, the mother's risk of infection is lower because there is less bleeding and the baby also has less risk of respiratory problems

To accelerate the recovery of caesarean, a woman should use the postpartum brace to avoid the accumulation of fluid in the scar area, called a seroma, and ingest about 2 to 3 liters of water or other fluids per day. In addition, it is also important to eat foods rich in protein to make healing faster and avoid making too much effort

Prenatal care is the medical follow-up of the woman during pregnancy, which is also offered by SUS. During the prenatal sessions, the doctor should clarify all the woman's doubts about pregnancy and delivery, as well as ask for tests to see if everything is okay with the mother and the baby. It is during the prenatal visit that the doctor must identify the gestational age, the risk classification of the pregnancy, if it is low risk or high risk, and inform the probable date of delivery, according to the uterine height and the date of last menstruation

Paracetamol is an analgesic that can be taken during pregnancy, but without exaggeration and under medical guidance because when compared to other analgesics, paracetamol remains the safest. The daily dose of up to 1g of acetaminophen per day is safe and is a good way to combat fever, headache and other pain during pregnancy, but always under medical supervision

Childbirth can be induced by doctors when labor does not start alone or when there are situations that may endanger the life of the woman or the baby. This type of procedure can be performed from 22 weeks of gestation, but there are homemade methods that can facilitate the onset of labor, such as sexual intercourse, acupuncture and homeopathy, for example

Women who think they may be pregnant but who have experienced vaginal bleeding may find it very difficult to identify whether this bleeding is only a delayed menstrual period or whether it is in fact a miscarriage, especially if it occurred within 4 weeks after the probable date of menstruation. So the best way to know is to take a pharmacy pregnancy test as soon as menstruation delays

The treatment for gastritis in pregnancy is done mainly through dietary changes, preferring a diet rich in vegetables and avoiding caffeinated foods, fried foods and soft drinks, and with the help of natural remedies like chamomile tea. Your doctor may also prescribe medications that decrease stomach acidity, such as Ranitidine, to help control symptoms

Having a little brown discharge in pregnancy is common, not a big cause for concern, but you have to be careful because it can indicate infections, changes in pH or dilation of the cervix, for example. Light discharge, in small quantity, and with gelatinous consistency is more common in early pregnancy, and less worrying, but very dark, strongly smelling discharge may indicate more severe changes

The causes of spontaneous abortion are varied but may involve immune changes, the age of the woman, infections caused by viruses or bacteria, stress, cigarette use and also due to drug use. Spontaneous abortion is when the gestation comes to an end before 22 weeks of gestation, and the fetus dies, without the woman having done anything she could control

Some teas should not be taken during lactation because they can alter the taste of milk, harming breastfeeding or causing discomfort such as diarrhea, gas or irritation in the baby. In addition, some teas may also interfere with the production of breast milk, reducing its quantity. Thus, it is important that the mother consult the obstetrician or a phytotherapist before taking any type of tea during breastfeeding

Some medications like Arthrotec, Lipitor and Isotretinoin are contraindicated during pregnancy because they have teratogenic effects that can lead to miscarriage or cause serious changes in the baby. Misoprostol, sold commercially as Cytotec or Citotec, is the medicine used by doctors in hospitals when abortion is allowed

Postpartum depression is a psychological disorder that can occur soon after the baby is born or until the baby is 6 months old, causing symptoms of persistent discouragement, feelings of guilt, difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, and decreased libido. Learn more about this problem in Understanding Postpartum Depression

To calculate the expected date of delivery, it is sufficient to know the date of the 1st day of the last menstrual cycle and to add 7 days and nine months. If so, the date of the last menstrual period was, for example, on the 12th day of September, the baby should be born on June 19th. The account to calculate the expected date of delivery is done simply by decreasing 3 months from the date of the last menstruation and then adding up to 7 days

During pregnancy of twins, the pregnant woman should have some care, similar to a pregnancy of only a baby, like to have a balanced diet, to do adequate physical exercise and to drink enough liquids. However, these care needs to be reinforced because the pregnant woman carries two babies and the risk of complications such as pre-eclampsia or premature birth, for example, are higher

Abortion in Brazil can be carried out in case of pregnancy caused by sexual abuse, when the pregnancy puts a woman's life at risk, or when the fetus has anencephaly and in the latter case the woman must turn to the lawyers to perform the abortion with medical consent . In case of spontaneous aboard, which was not intentional by the woman, there are usually no disturbing consequences for physical health, however, an obstetrician's assessment is necessary to identify bleeding foci, infections, malformations, and to ensure cleanliness of the womb from the remains of an incomplete abortion

Constipation in pregnancy is a normal situation that can be treated with a few simple measures, such as increasing water consumption, of high-fiber foods such as fruits, and practice a light walk, for example. Constipation in pregnancy does not harm the baby , but it can cause colic and abdominal discomfort in the expectant mother

Discomforts at the end of pregnancy, such as heartburn, bloating, insomnia and cramps arise due to the hormonal changes inherent in pregnancy and the increase in pressure exerted by the baby, which can cause great discomfort and discomfort to the pregnant woman. How To Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy To relieve heartburn during pregnancy, it is important that the pregnant woman does not lie down right after meals, eat small amounts at a time, put the head of the bed higher, and avoid consuming foods that cause heartburn

Shortness of breath in pregnancy is normal as long as there are no other symptoms involved. This is because with the baby's growth, the diaphragm and lungs are being compressed and the capacity of expansion of the rib cage is diminished, generating the sensation of lack of air. However, there are other factors that may be at the origin of this symptom, such as respiratory diseases, allergic reactions or obesity for example