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True or false? Find out the reality of some myths
There are beliefs that are passed from generation to generation. By way of superstition, myths have become usual in the life of every human being.
Usually, the myths that are most often seen associated with pregnancy, but there are also other fields, such as caring for babies and children, for example.
Find out some myths and discover the reality.
If the baby has hiccups, a thread is placed on the forehead or paper.
False.
Hiccups are a problem caused by a sudden contraction of a muscle, which is the diaphragm, and there are some things that tend to make this happen. Such as the baby takes food or fluids very quickly. Hiccups yields in minutes and no need to do something.
If you cut a baby’s hair grows in different color or texture.
False.
The baby’s hair characteristics are determined by race and genetic factors, and there is nothing you can do about it. Therefore, in adulthood relies on another type of action to change a hair (dyes, perms, straighteners, etc.).. 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 »
Beware of beauty treatments during pregnancy
During pregnancy and lactation is when women should be as natural as possible in their food and even in regard to beauty.
This period of time is not best suited to test new products for hair, skin and nails, as this could jeopardize the baby’s life. Therefore, it is always advisable before going to a beauty salon or get a spa treatment, consult your gynecologist.
Below is a series of treatments and beauty products that the vast majority of doctors should avoid during pregnancy and lactation.
Prescription drugs for acne , since they are dangerous to the developing fetus and can cause birth defects.
Aromatherapy treatments , as some essential oils like rosemary, myrrh, basil, fennel, cedar, sage, thyme, among others may be harmful during pregnancy by stimulating uterine contractions.
Depilatories, anti-aging treatments (like Botox), because the skin can absorb and do not know how they can affect the developing baby.
Glycolic, salicylic and alpha and beta hydroxy, as they may irritate the skin which can cause or worsen during pregnancy hyperpigmentation. Read the rest of this entry »
Care for high risk pregnant
Move a high-risk pregnancy experience is sometimes very hard to bear. If you live it has touched, you know the feeling of anguish and uncertainty affects not only the pregnant but also to their immediate environment.
And this is because we face a future full of questions, not knowing if the risk can be overcome or stop irreversible consequences. It is the same for a pregnant that your baby is developing normally, to discover that something is wrong and is being put into risk the life of one or both.
Nor is it to get pregnant knowing in advance what pre-existing conditions that could affect normal child development: genetic background, maternal heart disease, diabetes, advanced age or something enough, are some of the factors that determine a high-risk pregnancy .
How to act in these cases? The advice given by people who have gone through similar situations are always very helpful, but having enough restraint and information come first. An environment of affection affective enough to make you pregnant women cope better during the months of waiting. Loved and cared knowing that she will also be more attentive to details as important as watching your diet and lifestyle for that to result in better development for the baby to be born. 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.
Why breastfeed?
Breast milk is the best food that a mother can give your newborn child. Considering not only its composition but also the emotional aspect and the emotional bond that develops between a mother and her breastfed baby is a special experience, unique and intense. There is strong scientific basis to show that breastfeeding is beneficial for the child to the mother and society in all countries.
Breast milk contains everything your child needs during the first months of life. to protect your baby against many illnesses such as colds, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, ear infections, meningitis, urinary tract infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, or sudden infant death syndrome the infant while the baby is breastfed , but also protects you from future diseases such as asthma, allergies, obesity, immune diseases such as diabetes, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and atherosclerosis or myocardial infarction in adulthood and fosters intellectual development.
The benefits of breastfeeding also extend to the mother . Women who breastfeed lose weight gained during pregnancy faster and harder suffering postpartum anemia, also have a lower risk of hypertension and postpartum depression. Osteoporosis and breast cancers and ovarian cancers are less common in women who breastfed their children. Read the rest of this entry »