pregnancy

High blood pressure in pregnancy occurs when blood pressure is above 140/90 mmHg, especially in women who have never had an increase in blood pressure, which can cause neck pain, belly pain, blurred vision, or swelling of the body. Causes of high blood pressure during pregnancy may be related to unbalanced feeding or malformation of the placenta

During the development of the baby at 15 weeks of gestation, which is 4 months pregnant, can be marked by the discovery of the sex of the baby because the sexual organs are already formed. For women over 35 years of age, between 15 and 18 weeks of gestation, the doctor may indicate an amniocentesis to see if the baby has a genetic disease

Squatting often occurs faster than other types of birthing, because the squatting position widens the pelvis more than other positions, and relaxes the muscles in the region, making it easier for the baby to exit. This delivery is only for women who have had a healthy pregnancy and the baby is turned upside down

The pregnant woman can take some vaccines, such as the influenza vaccine, for example, but the vaccines that the pregnant woman should take should only be applied after 3 months of pregnancy, because before this period there is a higher risk of miscarriage or poor formation of the fetus . However, most vaccines are contraindicated in pregnancy because it endangers the life of the pregnant woman and the fetus

Exaggerated consumption of fish during pregnancy can be detrimental to health because of the high concentration of mercury found in your meat. The mercury ingested by the mother through feeding passes through the placenta to the baby and this can impair the baby's neurological development, so it is especially recommended for women to avoid overeating fish such as: Tuna fish; Cação; Swordfish.

Cracks in the nipple arise especially in the first few weeks of breastfeeding due to incorrect handling of the baby in the breast. It may be suspected that the baby is incorrectly breastfeeding when he stops breastfeeding, his beak is wrinkled. If it is wrinkled, it is very likely that the handle is incorrect and that the cracks and bleeding appear on the next day

Psychological pregnancy, also called pseudociese, is an emotional problem that occurs when symptoms of pregnancy are present but there is no developing fetus in the woman's uterus, which can be confirmed in pregnancy and ultrasound tests. This problem mainly affects women who wish to become very pregnant or those who have a great fear of becoming pregnant, as it happens during adolescence, for example

The third-trimester exams, which comprise the 27th week of gestation until birth, are used to check the baby's development and to make sure there will be no problems during delivery. In this final stage of pregnancy, in addition to the exams, parents should also prepare for childbirth and therefore should start buying all the items that will be needed for the first few weeks, as well as take a course of preparation for childbirth, so as to know how to act the moment the water bag explodes and also learn to take care of the baby first

Breast care during pregnancy should be started as soon as the woman discovers that she is pregnant and is intended to decrease pain and discomfort due to her growth, to prepare the breasts for breastfeeding and to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. During the course of pregnancy the breasts are modified to prepare for breastfeeding, getting bigger, heavier and more painful

The leukogram is a blood test performed to check the amount of defense cells in the body circulating in the blood, white blood cells. It is important that the pregnant woman perform the leukogram so that she can know how her immune system is. During pregnancy can be seen on the leukogram an increased number of leukocytes, lymphocytes and platelets, which may be normal during gestation or may indicate a urinary tract infection, for example

Treatment for nail fungus in pregnancy can be done with ointments or antifungal nail polish prescribed by the dermatologist or obstetrician. The tablets are not indicated in case of nail fungus in pregnancy because they can harm the baby and even cause birth defects, as well as some ointments and enamels, so the use of nail fungus remedies should always be done under prescription of the obstetrician who accompanies the pregnancy or by a dermatologist

The development of the baby at 20 weeks' gestation marks the beginning of the fifth month of pregnancy and at this stage fetal movements are more easily perceived, including by others. Usually up to 20 weeks of gestation, the pregnant woman has already gained about 6 kg and the belly is already getting bigger and visible, but now the baby's growth will be slower

The first ultrasound should be performed as early as the 1st trimester of pregnancy, between 11 and 14 weeks, but this ultrasound still does not allow the sex of the baby to be discovered, which is usually only possible around week 20. Ultrasound, also known as ultrasound or ultrasound is a medical examination that allows the observation of images in real time, which must be performed by all pregnant as it helps to know how the baby is developing inside the uterus

It is safe to paint the hair during pregnancy, as more recent studies indicate that although many dyes use chemicals, they are not present in large quantities and therefore are not absorbed in sufficient concentration to reach the fetus and cause malformations. However, since most hair paints continue to contain some kind of chemical, if you do not want to contain any scratches, it is best to choose water-based or non-ammonia paints

Anembryonic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants in the woman's uterus, but does not develop an embryo, generating an empty gestational sac. It is considered one of the leading causes of miscarriage during the first trimester, but it is not a common occurrence. In this type of pregnancy, the body continues to act as if the woman were pregnant and therefore, if a pregnancy test is done during the first weeks, a positive result can be obtained because the placenta is developing and producing the hormones necessary for gestation, and it is even possible to have some symptoms like

To treat the flu in pregnancy, caution is needed because pregnant women can not take the common remedies that fight the flu, as they can harm the baby. For the treatment of influenza in pregnancy it is recommended: To be at rest; Drink plenty of liquid, preferably water to fluidize the secretions; Take acetaminophen to relieve pain and discomfort and Take 60 mg of vitamin C per day to strengthen the body's natural defenses

The development of the baby at 11 weeks' gestation, which is 3 months pregnant, can also be observed by parents on an ultrasound examination. There is a greater possibility of seeing the baby if the ultrasound is colored, but the doctor or technician can help identify where the baby's head, nose, arms and legs are

A natural remedy to increase the production of breast milk is Silymarin, which is a substance extracted from the medicinal plant Cardo Mariano. Silymarin powder is very simple to take, just mix the powder in the water. This breast milk booster can be taken 3 to 5 times a day and it is also advised that a woman drink plenty of water, also to help improve milk production

Vomiting is common early in pregnancy, however, when the mother vomits several times throughout the day for weeks, this can be a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. In these cases there is persistence of excessive nausea and vomiting even after the third month of pregnancy, which can cause malaise and end up compromising the woman's nutritional status, generating symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate and weight loss above 5% of the initial body weight

Feeding the pregnant during gestation has no influence to prevent cramping in the baby at birth. This is because baby cramps are a natural result of the immaturity of your gut, which in the first few months still finds it difficult to digest milk, even if it is breast milk. The pains usually occur in the first few months of the newborn's life, but they improve over time and with the regular frequency of breastfeeding