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Vitamin A and pregnancy
Vitamin A (retinol) has many functions in the body to be very necessary at any age for their benefits in vision, skin, mucous membranes, teeth, soft tissue and skeletal growth, immune system, nevioso and in the use of iron, but is important during pregnancy because it participates in the development of the baby.
It takes about 800 micrograms of vitamin A daily, which is obtained in 1 medium carrot, for example. Other sources of this vitamin are milk and its derivatives, especially those which contain more fat as butter, egg yolk and liver (beef, fish, etc.). Vegetables in yellow or orange as tangerine, tomato, red pepper, chilli, various peppers, pumpkin, apricot, medlar. It is also found in other green vegetables (as the green is very strong and masks to yellow).
While very necessary, too much vitamin A can be dangerous since it is a fat-soluble vitamin that is, its structure is fat and dissolves in fat rather than water and therefore can not be eliminated in the urine and accumulates in the body.
Consuming more than 3,000 micrograms per day during pregnancy can cause malformations in the baby’s face and skull and ear defects, blindness, bone atrophy (forehead, small nose, eyes separated). It can also cause cardiac lesions, nervous and immune system and even abortion.
Is very difficult to suffer an overdose consuming food sources of vitamin A, but medications such as multivitamins, pills vision, acne treatments, psoriasis, mastopathy escleroquística, food supplements to accelerate your tan or Skin protection it can provide an overload of vitamin and risking pregnancy.
So always, but especially if you are in the sweet hope, you should consult your doctor or nutritionist before starting any supplement or multivitamin supplement, since they are also medicines.
Eight tips for a healthy pregnancy
Now that you know you are pregnant, it is more important than ever that you begin to care both physically and emotionally. Your chances of having a trouble free pregnancy and a healthy baby are greatly increased if you follow these tips:
1. Select and visit a gynecologist as soon as possible
Good prenatal care is essential to the health of your baby and choose your doctor as soon as possible means you have several months to build a good relationship in preparation for childbirth.
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Pregnancy Test
The most easy, convenient and fast to know if you are pregnant is through a pregnancy test. You can get them at any pharmacy and there are even sites like UNITEST, who sell via the Internet, so you can buy it from the comfort of your home.
It is important to test not only acquire but also how to use it. Otherwise, we will invade the question of whether we will have done well. With this kind of thing is important to have a definitive answer and secure to prevent anxiety and distress that brings insecurity.
The pregnancy test can be done any time of day, however, for safety, it is recommended to do it with the first morning urine, as this is the one with the highest concentration of hormones.
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.
Nutritional Advice for Pregnant Women
Good nutrition during the gestation period is essential. Women should take care of what you eat as this will also affect the baby. It is important to follow a balanced diet, varied and healthy during these 9 months is essential to avoid anything that might come to represent a danger to both.
Therefore, when shopping, it is important to choose fresh foods. Avoid pre-cooked and when we cook, it is best to make Grilled, baked, steamed or boiled. As for fried or sautéed foods it is best to take them only if necessary. If they can avoid, the better.
It is best to avoid fatty meats and sausages, smoked and salted fish and spicy. In the case of healthy fats such as olive oil, it is preferable to eat it raw in salads, vegetables or toast.
Weight Control During Pregnancy
During pregnancy is essential to lead a healthy, balanced diet, because not only have to worry about our health but also the baby. In this way the fetus can develop properly.
While the mother has to deal with the nutritional needs of the baby, does not necessarily mean you should eat for two. Weight control during pregnancy must be very rigorous. It is not about eating too much of each food, it is essential to a balanced Engerer a bit of everything.
Therefore, you must eat protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins. In addition, the daily diet should include meat, dairy and eggs, plus vegetables, fruits, grains and derivatives.
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.