Pregnancy Info
Guidelines for reproductive health services
Many governments have done little to establish functional complaints mechanism, said Human Rights Watch. Have refrained from informing patients about their rights and what you can do when they are violated. Many women are afraid of retaliation for his complaints:
* In India, women told Human Rights Watch that they had never heard about a way to complain about the problems associated with maternal health care. A few said they had complained, but the health professionals they had been pressured to withdraw.
* On immigration detention centers in the U.S., many women said they never were informed that they could complain about problems in health care, and some feared retaliation for such complaints.
Many governments lack sufficient standards and guidelines for reproductive health services. For example, in Mexico, most states have no federal administrative guidelines on access to legal abortion after rape. As a result, many officials are afraid to provide access and deny that they have authority to do so.
Homeopathy for Pregnancy
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Homeopathy is ideal for women of childbearing age, since it is a soft system of medicine. During pregnancy, some women opt to live with the discomfort of minor complaints such as nausea or heartburn, rather than seek treatment because they are concerned about the possible side effects of orthodox medicine in her fetus.
Homeopathic medicines are safe for your growing baby, as only a small amount of active ingredient used in its preparation.
By stimulating the vitality in pregnancy, homeopathic treatment can benefit your baby and stay as healthy as possible during pregnancy, you are giving your baby the ideal conditions to develop.
The physical and emotional changes during pregnancy can cause health problems such as nausea, mild urinary problems, diarrhea, heartburn, anemia, varicose veins, back pain, cramps, thrush or emotional pain. All these problems and more potentially complicated symptoms such as hypertension, can be helped by homeopathic treatment guided by professionals.
Homeopathic medicines are safe for your growing baby
The suggestions in this article is for minor problems. If your symptoms are severe or chronic (persistent), consult a registered homeopath, midwife and / or general practitioner. If you are already experiencing a course of homeopathic treatment, contact your homeopath before prescribing for yourself.
Morning Sickness
Symptoms of morning sickness include nausea, occasional vomiting and tiredness. Many women experience these symptoms during the first three months of pregnancy, usually in the morning when the stomach is empty, although it can occur at any time of day.
How do hormonal contraceptives?
How do hormonal contraceptives? (what do and how they work)
The administration of hormonal contraceptives is one of the family planning methods most used. These products are composed of synthetic hormones that have effects similar to the two main hormones involved in the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone, either in combination or only one of them.
Since its inception in 1956, this type of contraception has evolved in terms of hormone dose, frequency and routes of administration for the convenience of users, so in the market there are different types of contraceptives:
Combined estrogen and progestogen
* Transdermal patch: it is a controlled release of hormones that involves the application of 1 patch per week for three weeks with a bye week in which menstruation occurs.
* Oral Contraceptives:-daily tablets are composed of either estrogen and progestin for 21 and 7 days off or 28 days with a week o
* Injection: intramuscular application monthly estrogen and progestogen compounds with gradual release from fat tissue incorporation into the corpora
* Ring vaginal ring is a flexible, transparent, that the woman is placed on a monthly basis for three weeks inside the vagina that releases a low dose of hormones with a bye week in which menstruation occurs
Mechanism of action
Combined hormonal contraceptives act at the pituitary level by mid-cycle inhibition of secretion of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone thus preventing ovulation. Also sitting at the neck of the uterus by increasing the viscosity of cervical mucus, hindering the passage of sperm into the uterus. They also avoid the implantation of the fertilized ovum in the endometrium because it does not allow it to prepare properly. Also hindering the transport of the egg from the ovaries to the uterus by altering the mobility of the fallopian tubes.
Progestin Only
They are used when there are contraindications to using estrogen contraceptives.
* Mini-pills: is administration of tablets daily for 28 days.
* Quarterly Injection: intramuscular application consists of a crystalline suspension of very slow release.
* Subcutaneous implant: it is a system that allows broadcast or gradual release of hormone into the bloodstream. Requires surgical introduction, below the skin, non-biodegradable mechanisms every three years.
How can I handle pregnancy problem?
Continuous monitoring is required throughout the duration of pregnancy. Depending on the factors that endanger both mother and baby will require the support of other specialists such as endocrinologists, cardiologists, and internists. It is also likely to require special studies of the blood or to get a better picture of the problem, and in extreme cases complete bed rest or hospitalization.
General Recommendations
* Quit smoking, drinking or administration of any drugs.
* Consult your doctor for a proper diet and carry on the administration of dietary supplements (folic acid, iron or vitamins).
* Keep your weight within acceptable limits, and exercise.
* Keep under control any disease suffered.
* Avoid intake of medicines without prescription, mainly in the first three months of pregnancy.
* If you experience any disturbance such as bleeding or infection, see your doctor immediately
Myths and Realities of hormonal contraceptives
In virtually every culture has searched for methods to regulate the number of children, so finding effective ways of controlling reproduction is a constant in human history. The reason that leads the couple to use birth control is to avoid pregnancy, for various reasons, to enjoy a sex life, birth spacing, not having too many children, and maintain the health of the mother and the children among others.
Thus, from the onset of hormone-based contraceptive in 1956 to date, this type of family planning method has become one of the most popularly used. However, many women choose to use them or leave due to certain misconceptions or myths that often have their own medical journals led by its lack of clarity over the 50 years of existence of these products . Among these are:
* Produce cancer: no clear evidence in most studies this is true. Has been shown only for cervical cancer increases the risk for women who have used them for long. However, the risk also depends on lifestyle, vaginal infections, smoking and sexual practices among others. So the doctor and the user should also take stock of these hormones bring benefits such as: the protection against ovarian cancer (where they produce eggs and female sex cells) against endometrial and benign breast tumors , which persists until 10 years after use.
They cause infertility: this belief is that in some women who have used them for long, its discontinuation, bleeding regular menstrual period return takes between three to six months, so we think that could affect fertility. Currently, these methods are very reliable and fully reversible, so that users must trust that the return of menstruation will be able to quickly get pregnant
* Produce weight gain: in the beginning, the amount of hormones that had these products cause fluid retention, which was reflected in increased weight. Currently they are formulated based on low dose and there is no scientific evidence to cause weight gain, so this problem should no longer be a barrier to its use.
Pregnancy After 40
The participation of females in professional life has led women to develop increasingly in various occupations: politics, medicine, law, etc., But all this at what cost to extend the maternity leave?
There is no reason to question the right of every woman to perform professionally, more so in the competitive world of today, where both men and women should show their talents to survive a shrinking market consumerism.
How to Use a Seat Belt During Pregnancy
It is very dangerous not wearing a seat belt during pregnancy, but we must know how to use it to not feel uncomfortable and that the baby will not suffer.
Belts must be low, should be secured under the belly, hips and pelvis should be on (one of the strongest bones in the body). Never crossed the belt above the belly, because in case of accident, can thump the placenta separates from the uterus.