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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.)
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.
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.
Prevent Stretch Marks in Pregnant Women
The creation of stretch marks during pregnancy is one of the worst fears of pregnant women when it comes to aesthetics. The appearance of stretch marks at the time of pregnancy is very normal because the skin has to stretch for weight gain in a short time.
Prevention is most important because once they leave the grooves, it is difficult to remove without having to undergo surgery.
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.
Month 4: Excess
You begin to be properly installed in your pregnancy, it becomes more and more comfortable. Let us guide you calmly listen to your body.
Side Baby: The time for finishing
For the rapid upheaval of the first three months, followed a long period finishes. The fetus is improving, his face is affirmed, in a word it is humane. The fetal head is recovering and seems smaller. Members stretch, legs are now longer than the arm. The liver works. The fetal skin is covered with fine down called “lanugo.” The hands are well trained, hair and nails grow. He begins to suck his thumb or even a toe. At the 17th week of pregnancy, the fetus is about 15 cm and weighs 200 g.
Side Mom: Time of 1st shots
Some of you feel the first kicks of the baby. Your uterus grows, it is now the size of a melon, where sensations of stretch in the groin. Your belly was well rounded and your pregnancy begins to show.
Tip: Constipation
Many pregnant women suffer from constipation. To avoid this, use a diet rich in fiber (prunes, greens …). The morning fasting, drink a full glass of water and continue to drink during the day at least 1.5 liters of water rich in magnesium. Above’re exercising. Nothing better than walking to avoid this.