After pregnancy
The quarantine after delivery
As the name suggests, covers roughly the first forty days after giving birth and is the term used to describe the recovery period immediately after birth, as although most women return to normal physical before, emotional adjustment required much longer
Postpartum Depression
Almost every mother has just given birth have what is known as “baby blues”, a period of 10 days duration approximately characterized by emotional instability that alternate with other moments of tears of euphoria. Irritability or feeling of fear caused by the fear of not knowing whether he can cope with motherhood are some of the most common symptoms. In most cases, this “baby blues” reverses spontaneously within a few days. Now if these symptoms become more severe in intensity and extend over time, mom can go into a depression blues that must be recognized and treated by a specialist.
Pregnancy, childbirth and puerperal stage represent a particularly sensitive period for the occurrence of anxiety-depressive symptoms in both mother and father, conditions that may lead to negative effects on infant development, mainly for three reasons:
1. The direct effect on children exposed to parental mental disorder.
2. The indirect impact of parental disorder on interpersonal relationships.
3. The presence of adversity commonly associated with psychiatric disorders.
A recent study suggests that the prevalence of depression during pregnancy is between 7.4% in the first quarter and 12.8% in the second. After delivery, nearly 80% of new moms going through a phase where fatigue , coupled with the new responsibility, fear and a sense of sadness, generate a high degree of stress that can undermine the already weakened physical resistance psychological and new mom. Read the rest of this entry »
Skin changes during pregnancy
The glow of pregnant this is one of many skin changes you experience during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the stretching of your skin so you can have the body of the baby inside you. Pregnant women experience an increase in the volume of blood to enable an additional amount of blood to the uterus to meet the metabolic needs of the fetus. There is also an increased supply of blood to the organs of your body, especially the kidneys. The more blood brings more blood to the blood vessels by increasing the secretion of fat by the sebaceous glands. Some women develop brown patches called chloasma or yellow or the “mask of pregnancy” on their faces. And some also develop a dark line right in the middle of the lower abdomen, known as the black line, as well as hyper-pigmentation (skin darkening) of the nipples, external genitalia, and anal region. These changes are caused by the hormones of pregnancy, causing the body to produce more pigment. The body can not produce this excess pigmentation evenly, thus including parts of the skin have darker patches of different shades. Unfortunately, chloasma can not be prevented, but apply sunscreen and avoid exposure to UV rays can reduce its effect. Read the rest of this entry »
Physical activity after pregnancy
Once the first stage of adaptation to the new reality, it is normal that the woman wants to regain pre-pregnancy body. In addition to a healthy diet, physical activity is an important part in that process. Since when can be done and what are the physician to this dynamic.
Despite the demands that require the care of a baby and the joy that his arrival, the mother will probably want to restore, even partially, the body you had before pregnancy.
Is that, after missing the belly and although some women are favored by nature, not everything fits for “magic”. You may have to make some effort. Effort shall be subject to breastfeeding and the new rhythm of the mother and baby.
For it is good to know when they can return to sports. Dr. Laura Londra, gynecologist, explains that this depends on the type of delivery (natural or caesarean section): “If it was a natural childbirth in general, recovery is faster.” “However he continues, if in both cases everything was normal, ie there were no complications as much loss of blood and tears of the episiotomy wound infection, among other things, it is recommended that you start with physical activity moderate from the month of birth “. Read the rest of this entry »
How will you be after pregnancy?
Know how your body changes with pregnancy and learns to warn you. Pregnancy can make you feel very happy because you’re having a baby, but also can make you feel worried about your figure.
How will you be after pregnancy? Watery, Full of stretch marks? Or how if nothing had happened? Know how your body changes during and after pregnancy for you warn and be as beautiful as before getting pregnant.
The parts that are sensitive to the pregnancy are the breasts and abdomen. You know what to do to keep fit? Learn.
A good bra : During pregnancy the breasts grow because they raise when they have greasers to make milk. As will be larger and heavier, you may feel like “hang”.
To prevent “hang” using bras with good support in the cups (that you feel you hold the breasts), the straps are wide and have several safety pin back. Avoid using those with lace, ruffles, embroidery and thick seams. Are best that are soft, smooth cotton.
If you can, get bras for pregnant women special. They have a fabric that stretches your breasts as they grow, they have good support and as an enabling brochecito breastfeed your child without having to undress. Read the rest of this entry »
Benefits of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the best food for our babies, is more than proven his wonderful virtues and the benefits it offers babies who consume it, here some of the most remarkable.
It is a complete food because it has all the nutrients babies need in their first months.
• Your nutrient content is appropriate for the immaturity of renal and intestinal function, for the growth and maturation of the brain.
None of its components interfere with the absorption of other ingredients.
• The physical contact between mother and baby helps strengthen the bond.
• The postpartum amamtamiento stimulates contraction of the uterus to return to its original size more quickly.
• It is the most natural way to regain the weight after pregnancy, because the fat is consumed to allow the formation of milk.
• Children who are not breastfed have higher risks of diseases such as diarrhea, eczema, colic, otitis media, water, among others.
A mother reported the benefits: reducing the risk of breast cancer, increase self-esteem and strengthen the bond between mother and child.
Advantages economic, it is cheaper to breastfeed the child to buy milk.
Development of depression in the mother after the birth of his son
Believe it or not this is common in many women, so if you’re living try to relax because you are a very good mom, just something that will happen soon with the help of those who love you, here a article for you to learn better.
Postpartum depression is the development of depression in the mother after the birth of his son. Sometimes, this depression can be easily explained, either because the child was unwanted or because it is not normal. However, in most cases, depression seems to make sense: “I wanted so much to have this child and now I have it I feel completely miserable”, “What is happening to me?”, “The delivery was excellent, much better than I expected, and everyone behaved wonderfully with me, especially my husband. I should jump for joy “,” I was afraid that the baby had a birth defect, but it’s perfect “,” So why I’m not enjoying?, Maybe not worth to be a mother. ” These women are not some ungrateful or a bad mother but are experiencing one of the most frequent complications of childbirth, postpartum depression, a condition that still suffer in silence for a large number of women.
After Pregnancy Practice
You’ve become a mother and your baby is sanitary and quiet as you want. Now is time to get back in shape kilos and so much has changed during the nine months of pregnancy.
Surely you feel very anxious to resume physical activity as soon as possible, but first know what the benefits of postpartum exercise. In addition to help you regain your weight and will refund your strength and muscle tone, improve your mood and give you enough energy to face the usual depression that comes after giving birth.