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Sex during pregnancy: benefit for all
In most cases, sex during pregnancy poses no risk, even when the delivery date approaches, if the doctor approves. However, one of the most common pregnancy myths is that you can not have sex, especially once advanced pregnancy.
During the 9 months of pregnancy will be no change in the couple’s sex life, stages in which there will be more activity or stages at which overcome the inconvenience, and in addition each family will live in a different way, so it is difficult to generalize.
But what is certain is that if there is no contraindication, have sex at this stage can be very beneficial for many reasons, both mother and baby and the couple’s relationship.
And without forgetting that the world of sexuality fortunately is very broad, and options such as fondling and masturbation or sex play without penetration is an essential part of pleasure.
Benefits for the relationship between dads. Because the couple is a special time that we strengthen the common project of having a child, fortifying an emotional attachment also through the bodies. Read the rest of this entry »
Feeling sexy during pregnancy
Some people think the word sexy and pregnancy do not belong together. I have to disagree. In fact, I’ve heard that many men a woman is her sexiest and most beautiful when she is pregnant!
So how are feeling about sexy when your belly is expanding and your body is going through so many changes? So many women tell me they feel unattractive when they are pregnant, but do not have to! The good news is that the days of the maternity tent dress are over! Today’s maternity wear is hip, trendy and yes, even sexy! The designers have brilliantly combined comfort and fashion in clothing that you can start using as soon as you discover you are pregnant right through postpartum and her husband had beyond.
Just clothing can be profitable? and can fit into your expanding belly – but will not be a good fit everywhere! Buying larger regular clothes is also never a good idea if you want to feel good about yourself. Sorry to say that just look bigger and feel frumpy.There several “basics” that every woman should have when you’re pregnant. For the first pieces, try to stick to the basics that go with everything.
A good pair of pairs of pants, skirts or jeans are a good place to start (to determine your lifestyle is best for you.) Add one or two on top and you are on your way! Then, as “grow”, add tops in fashionable prints and colors to mix and match with your basics, what seems new and fresh, and an occasional much-needed psychological boost. If you are truly alive, splurge on some “not-so-practical” tops or bottoms to round out their maternity wardrobe. Remember, many of today’s styles can be used after baby! If you can not afford a new wardrobe, or even if you can and do not want to spend the money you need for yourself, at least a couple of basic concepts and a set that makes you feel beautiful and sexy – no price by the way a group like this makes you feel! Do not forget your underwear!
If your clothes are attached will not feel comfortable. There are so many great styles available now! And if you’re a thong, there is no reason to stop now. Maternity belts and bikinis and writings are available in a wide variety of tissues and colors.Chances is likely to require different size bra during pregnancy. No matter what type of bra you choose, fit is important. There must be room for expansion around the rib cage and room for expansion of the glass, but not so much that the bra does not provide adequate support.
Balance during pregnancy
I’m sure that with all the physical changes that occur with pregnancy, many women feel insecure with your body and wonder how you can continue to maintain the balance. But not to worry. There are differences between the spines of men and women that allow the latter to achieve the necessary balance when in the state.
As the belly grows, the center of gravity of the pregnant woman’s body moves forward. To counteract this, the female spine is designed to arch more, because the curvature is composed of three vertebrae instead of two as in the case of men, and besides, their joints are longer.
Obviously it’s a bit risky for a woman with spine problems, such as lordosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, arthritis, osteoarthritis or osteoporosis (also occurs before menopause), etc., bear a pregnancy. In such cases it is recommended that you save all the rest possible toward the second trimester to avoid any accidents.
On the heels, most obstetricians recommend that if you are accustomed to them and not cause any trouble, you can continue using them. But keep in mind all the changes in the positions that the body is experiencing during these 9 months, plus the tendency of the lower extremities to swell.
Although the body of the pregnant woman to make some accommodations for her to keep moving calmly, take into account that since the first 3 months of pregnancy until six months after birth (time taken by ligaments and muscles to return to its place) the brain has to adjust to this new provision of the body, which increases the risk of an accident.
Among the precautions that every pregnant woman should take are:
* Avoid bending over to pick things up off the floor.
* Climbing on chairs, stools, ladders to reach anything.
* Be especially careful when walking on wet soil by rain, cleaning, etc.. And when walking on unstable ground such as rocks or unsettled land.
* Double carefully when bathing. The tiles are a very dangerous trap. Best if you can put little flat rubber to prevent slipping or install a safety bar which can help.
* Avoid loading weight (although it seems light).
* Take special care when going downstairs. (the highest percentage of falls during pregnancy is due to this.)
Alcohol can affect pregnancy
Alcohols pregnancy the womb babies are fed through the umbilical cord of all nutrients that are in the placenta. Therefore, the quality of supply that has the mother influences the quality of food that will have the baby.
While it is true that the mother’s body purifies what it transmits to the baby, no one knows for sure how much alcohol you can drink without harming the mother the baby’s health, so doctors recommend not drinking during pregnancy and even while you breast feed.
What does science has found is that mothers who consume high amounts of alcohol are highly likely to produce fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). It happens that if the mother can not eliminate alcohol from your body, it passes to the baby’s body, who unable to eliminate it still be in development, alcohol begins to accumulate in your body.
In this case, the damage generated in alcohol if the baby’s development, manifesting mental and physical problems such as:
* Spontaneous Abortion.
* Low birth weight.
* Problems in the nervous system (coordination, mental retardation, hyperactivity, etc.)..
* Developmental problems (learning, concentration, behavior, etc.)..
* Defects in the formation of their organs.
If you are pregnant and drink alcohol, you should see your doctor, keeping it abreast of your drinking and especially the frequency of drinking alcohol, the aim of providing these data is that there is an assessment of your case and take measures to avoid harming the health of your baby.
Smoking during pregnancy
Can I smoke while pregnant?
Smoking is absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy.
If you are trying to conceive would be good to quit as soon as possible, or if in your case, you got pregnant unexpectedly and sustained smoking is good for your baby to give up this habit in the very moment you learned you were going to be a mom.
Maternal consumption of snuff can lead to important implications and complications to the baby.
During pregnancy:
• Perinatal mortality: is higher in infants of smokers. It suggests a direct relationship to the level of consumption of snuff: the greater the consumption the greater risk.
• fetal weight at birth: babies born underweight which means that probably their lungs are fully developed and must use the first few days on a ventilator.
• Complications during pregnancy such as placenta previa, ectopic pregnancy, vaginal bleeding and preterm delivery.
After birth:
• Breastfeeding: it is proven that nicotine passes into breast milk.
• Sudden death: the children of parents who smoke are at greater risk. No one should smoke in the home, car or wherever you are baby.
• Respiratory diseases of childhood: the children of mothers who smoke tend to have more respiratory infections and asthma.
Psychological State Affects Baby
During pregnancy, everything that happens in the body of the woman affects the embryo, by this we mean not only physical but also psychological.
Women during pregnancy suffer from depression or anxiety are at risk of having low birth weight children. Which predisposes to increased mortality. According to studies, mental status of the mother has greater influence on the fetus that nutrition or socioeconomic status.
The underweight in infants can lead to greater risk of developing serious illness and death.
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.