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The Importance of Preventing Hypertension
Hypertension in children is a phenomenon that is becoming far more common, more and more children who suffer.
This disease is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, overweight and obesity, among other things. Blood pressure of each person is regulated by metabolic activity, when it is above 140/90 mmHg when the person is even at rest, not going through a stressful situation, it is said that this is hypertensive. Since it is common that there is an increase of tension when this happens spontaneously, but not when we are in a passive state.
Hypertension can lead to many problems, including kidney and cardiovascular problems. Since this is essential to control and blood pressure checked regularly, especially during pregnancy. Since, during this, an increase in blood pressure can cause complications for mother and baby.
Inadequate attention to maternal and reproductive health
The attention to maternal and reproductive health worldwide is often poor and inaccessible, however, many governments are not doing enough to respond to complaints and identify problems, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch presented a summary of their reports on issues related to reproductive health, with views of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, 28 May 2010.
The ten-page summary, “” unaccountable: Addressing Reproductive Health Care Gaps, “(” Irresponsible: Addressing gaps in reproductive health care “), illustrates the lack of accountability of the health system in Asia, Latin America , Africa, America and Europe. The accountability is an important issue of global initiatives to improve maternal health, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals United Nations and the G-8 summit of 2010.
“Governments have long promised to reduce maternal deaths and improve reproductive health care,” said Janet Walsh, deputy director of Women’s Rights at Human Rights Watch. “However, many of them are not even taking basic steps such as allowing patients to file complaints, responding to complaints, establish medical standards and keep track of births and deaths,” he added.
In interviews around the world, hundreds of women and girls have described their attempts to receive reproductive health care as an obstacle course. There are logistical barriers, cultural and financial services and information for and discrimination and health care providers abusive that stand in your way.
Premature Babies
When the baby is born prematurely need special medical care. Can be monitored in a particular sector of motherhood, or even being hospitalized in a pediatric service. When the child is premature or ill there is another solution: The neonatal units.
It is considered premature baby who was born before 37 weeks gestation. As a consequence, their bodies and core functions have not reached maturity. The premature baby will need to develop within the incubator in the first place if born before the end of the eighth month, if less than 2.5 kilos, if you are malnourished, if you have trouble breathing or have had a difficult birth. In any case, it will be kept under close surveillance by the medical team. Read the rest of this entry »
Stages of Pregnancy
Pregnancy goes through well defined stages, and each has its own characteristics. These stages of pregnancy are three phase changing every three months. The first phase occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy where they experience a myriad of symptoms characteristic of this phase.
It is likely that these symptoms you realize you are pregnant, symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, sleep in abundance, etc. Nearing the end of this trimester the uterus will have grown enough, and the baby will be just a mass of cells to transform into a living being who may be escuchársele heartbeat, reflexes and have the ability to move their young members. At this point we should begin with prenatal care and proper nutrition, consuming all the nutrients and vitamins needed for optimal infant health.
Preventing The Complications of Premature Birth
Preventing the complications of premature birth prenatal therapy of corticosteroid administration significantly reduces respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), intraventricular hemorrhage (bleeding in brain) and infant death.
The most noticeable benefits concern the reduction of severe cases of RDS, a problem that affects 40 thousand children a year in the U.S. and that becomes the leading cause of infant mortality. The average duration in hospital was reduced and approximately one third of children were treated with corticosteroids.
This therapy has been available since 1972 but has ceased to be used is not very clear about the level of effectiveness and cases of treatment with potential complications.
However, after reviewing the scientific work and listen to some experts, one can conclude that corticosteroids generate many benefits for prenatal management and reduce potential risks.
Corticosteroids are hormones produced by the adrenal gland. These hormones have been synthesized and administered when the woman is pregnant, accelerating the maturation of specific organs, including lungs in the fetus.
The medication is effective in pregnant women between 24 and 34 weeks. Studies in children over age 12 who received treatment showed no adverse effects on motor skills, language, cognition, memory, concentration and academic performance.
Previously, antenatal corticosteroid treatments showed great effectiveness in mothers who were given the substance two or 7 days before delivery. There are still many areas of research: the biological mechanism of action of the hormone, the dissemination of clinical practice of this therapy and its impact on women with premature rupture of the uterine membranes.
Ectopic Pregnancy
One of the main complications that can occur during the early stages of pregnancy are called ectopic pregnancies. These develop when a fertilized egg implants anywhere outside the uterine lining. Most of the time, the egg will implant in the fallopian tubes, which is why this type of pregnancy is known as ectopic pregnancy or tubal pregnancy. However, the ovum and might also be implemented in any of the ovaries, cervix or abdomen. Ectopic pregnancies never reach fruition.
When the fertilized egg begins to grow in the wrong place, it can cause the body where it has implanted damage. This is why ectopic pregnancies are potentially hazardous to the health of women who are experiencing. However, it should be. Recognizing the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy early, not only help save his life but will also decrease your risk of scarring and future fertility problems.
The pain is spasmodic, crampy, usually begins on one side and then spreads throughout the abdomen. They also often sore shoulders. Bleeding spots appear brown or slight vaginal bleeding a few days before the onset of pain. Experts say there is more risk of having an ectopic pregnancy if: – the mother has pelvic inflammatory disease – a history of endometriosis The most recent studies do not relate to the use of intrauterine devices and other with alterations in the embryo itself predisposing ectopic nidation.
The latest technologies have to stop this type of pregnancy without the mother can have serious consequences. Laparoscopic surgery is the preferred method. Is made from two very small incisions, one in the navel to insert the laparoscope to see at all times the status of the embryo and the other in the lower abdomen, to intervene. You can also use drugs that help remove the embryo from the fallopian tube. Unless the tube has been badly damaged, these procedures can maintain the chances of a successful subsequent pregnancy. Then he continues to study the hCG levels to ensure that not all debris left in the pregnancy.