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Most useful fruit for pregnant women

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The most useful fruit for pregnant women has been recognized apricot. Particularly important for women, this fruit. who suffer from anemia , or are at risk for its development. Furthermore, apricots and juice are rich in vitamins, improves digestion, metabolism and circulation. But even this fact does not allow experts to declare that the use of apricots eliminates the need for traditional prenatal vitamins. Only a combination of well-formed properly selected diet with vitamin-mineral complexes will make pregnancy comfort, and its result - healthy!

Healthy sleep will help to get pregnant

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Proper sleep will help to get pregnant. This is the conclusion drawn by researchers from the University of South Korea. The study involved 656 women who were trying to get pregnant through IVF . It was found that the best chance of successful fertilization was in women who slept 7-8 hours (chance of growing at 53%). At the same time, bedtime and wake-up time has also been fixed. The chances of women who slept less than 7 night hours were lower by 15%, and slept 9 hours or more - 25% lower. According to the authors, the amount of sleep and light levels during sleep and waking affect the level of hormones responsible for fertility. In addition, sleep is associated with lifestyle in general (diet, level of physical activity, the presence of harmful habits).

12 risk to the health during pregnancy

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When you're pregnant, you may feel a craving for a variety of food products - this is a common symptom of pregnancy. But some products are not valid for pregnant women because they carry risks for health and the child and mother. Because these products may cause problems with state of health, because they cause infection. Twelve of products that may pose a risk to the health of future mothers and children: 1. Raw or undercooked meat or eggs, including scrambled eggs. 2. Unpasteurized juices, because they may contain E. coli. 3. Unpasteurized milk because it may contain the following bacteria: Campylobacter, E. coli, salmonella or listeria. 4. Unpasteurized soft cheeses such as brie, feta, Camembert, Roquefort, CECE blanco, fresco and a panel CECE - because they may contain E. coli and listeria. 5. Raw seeds, for example alfalfa sprouts, as they may contain E. coli or Salmonella. 6. In the diet, limit the amount of fish that may contain high levels of mercury (shark, sw...

How to reduce the pain in your chest?

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First and foremost, you need to pick the right clothes. A perfect bra sewn from natural fibers, it wide straps and no bones, which would squeezing the chest. It is desirable that it be larger than usual. If the breast is so sensitive that responds to the slightest touch on the night of bra can be worn. Yet doctors often recommend expectant mothers do wet wiping and take air baths. Especially because these procedures - excellent preparation for the upcoming breast feeding a baby. It is useful to make a special set of exercises for the chest muscles, which helps to facilitate the flow of lymph, which in itself mitigates the state of the expectant mother and relieves discomfort. If the chest pain persists, but on the contrary, only intensifies, it is necessary to consult a doctor. In such cases, the cause can not be pregnant, and should be carefully examined and identify the problem.

Chest pain during pregnancy?

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This phenomenon is due to the fact that from the moment of conception under the influence of hormones, it is beginning to change. After all, now its main task - to supply food baby. Breast increases, it becomes sensitive skin on the nipple darkens. Under the action of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), it starts to increase, which leads to unpleasant symptoms. By the way, this is why the chest pain can be considered one of the early signs of pregnancy.  The intensity of the sensations experienced by the expectant mother may be different. Some pregnant women have a tingling or burning sensation in the nipples, someone breasts become sensitive to such an extent that it even hurts to touch. Doctors encourage expectant mothers so that the main discomfort should go by the 10-12 weeks of pregnancy. Chest pain during pregnancy - is normal and does not pose any danger. Therefore, the main recommendation of expectant mothers - to endure. And you can ease your condition ...

Women who during pregnancy develop physical fitness

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Rarely faced with gestational diabetes. Also, they have reduced the risk of the need for cesarean section. Women who are pregnant at the time engaged in physical activity, rarely faced with gestational diabetes. Also, they have reduced the risk of the need for cesarean section. In a study conducted by the University of Granada in Spain, involved 510 pregnant women who lead a sedentary lifestyle. During the experiment, one group of expectant mothers in the last 6 months of pregnancy, three times a week for 55 minutes for aerobics, exercise on muscle strength and flexibility. Other participants lifestyle has not changed. As a result of the first group of women from the probability of the birth of large baby (over 4 kg), and the likelihood of cesarean delivery, fell by 58% and 34%, respectively.

Perimenopausal Pregnancy for the Woman Who Wants to Get Pregnant

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Getting pregnant as a woman ages can become difficult. Unlike men who can produce healthy sperm cells even when they are over forty, an older women can encounter pregnancy problems. The most common premenopausal symptoms that you should look out for are hot flashes, decreased libido, irregular periods, fatigue, intensified premenstrual syndrome, tenderness of breasts, and many others. Women with infertility problems also have issues on ovulation. Therefore, it is important that you look into ovulation-inducing treatments. You can ask your doctor about these medications and treatments. Ovulation-Inducing Fertility Drugs Fertility specialists can prescribe the most suitable fertility drugs to suit your individual situation. These drugs are formulated to correct problems related to fertility and it also induces ovulation. You have to inform your doctor if you have irregular ovulation. Diagnostic examinations are conducted prior to treatment to determine the root cause of the ...

7 Reasons Why You Should Join A Post Natal Yoga Studio

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Postnatal, also known as postpartum, yoga is a type of yoga exercises developed exclusively for the newly become mothers to perform after a few weeks of the birth of the child. There are a myriad of benefits, including physical, mental and spiritual, of performing postnatal yoga exercises, which mainly include breathing exercises, meditation and various asanas. Here are the top 7 reasons of joining a yoga class recently after the child birth: 1. Regain the Original Curves Are you feeling shy of bad curves on your body? Have you gain so much of weight that it seems impossible to obtain your original shape again? Are you looking dull and faded, and does it stopping you from attending parties and meet friends? The answer to all of these worries, concerns or problems is post-natal yoga exercises. It will help you loose weight and get your body in shape again, perhaps better than the earlier one. 2. Increase Muscle Strength Post-natal yoga exercises are designed to help the new ...

Negative health impacts of bad teeth and gums

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Most people are aware that they should brush their teeth and floss to keep their teeth and gums healthy, but you may be surprised to find out that taking good care of your oral health can also help to reduce your risk of other medical conditions, some of which are very serious and potentially deadly. How does poor oral health affect general health? Dentists often say that the mouth is a window to the rest of the body and a healthy mouth often reflects a healthy body. In recent years there have been several studies published in journals, which suggest a link between oral health and general health, with many implying that neglecting your oral health increases your risk of medical conditions. One of the most common associations is oral health and heart health, with some studies suggesting that poor oral health increases the risk of heart disease. Experts believe that oral health has a significant bearing on general health because bacteria from the mouth can travel to other parts o...

Proper Diet for Pregnant Women

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Proper nutrition during a pregnancy is vital to the development of the child within, allowing it to grow and develop properly. There is a reason why women should consume about 300 more calories daily to offset the extra nutrients required by the child. Nausea and feeling sick will be part of the first few months of a pregnancy, however the need for a well-balanced diet is undeniable no matter how one feels. There are plenty of good foods out there and in this article we will cover some of them. We hope you will have a better idea what to eat thanks to our tips as your child develops: Eggs Offering more than 12 vitamins, minerals and plenty of protein, they will help your baby's cell growth. As your pregnancy progresses you will need to address the growing needs of your own body as well and eggs are an excellent addition to your diet. They are also rich in choline which boosts the growth and health of the central nervous system of your child as well as vision development. Sa...

Top 10 Benefits of Practicing Yoga during Pregnancy

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Practicing yoga during pregnancy isn't so easy; however it may give you a plethora of health, mental and spiritual benefits before and after the delivery. Below are the top 10 benefits of pregnancy yoga: 1. Boost strength and stamina There won't be hype if I say that giving birth to a child is no less tough than participating in the marathon. Yoga exercises prepare your body and mind for the challenging day. It develops the chances of various body postures for the childbirth. You can't think of squatting without practicing yoga or any other form of exercise during the pregnancy, as most of the women feel lack of stamina during this period. So, yoga is truly a viable option to build your body for the big day! 2. Help learn proper breathing techniques Breathing exercises are an integral part of all types of yoga, be it is for pregnant women or not. However, this kind of exercises turns out to be extremely useful during the labour process. Breathing exercises keep yo...

A Positive Approach to Cope with Fertility Problems

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Whether you have been diagnosed with a fertility problem or undergoing tests and treatments for infertility, it can be a stressful experience for you. How do you cope with such a situation? How do you handle the physical and emotional burden? Appropriate and adequate information, help and support can work as the saviour in such circumstances. What could help couples in such situations? Here are a few tips that will be useful if you were trying to get pregnant for a considerable period with no results or if you are undergoing fertility treatments. Prepare yourself: Diagnosis, tests and treatment for infertility may lead to anxiety and stress. Couples often have the question – 'why us'; there is often no answer for this. However, it is better to be aware of the details of the problem and the solution. Ask your fertility specialist about the steps in the test and treatment plan. When you know about the fertility medications and treatments that the doctor plans to use in ...

Pregnancy: Boy or girl? The list of errors

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Public organization BabyCenter, helps families in family planning, the collections were misconceptions Americans about how to predict the sex of a child. Misconception 1. The sex of the baby depends on what the parents eat. For the birthday boy should eat more meat (preferably steak with blood), salty snacks (chips, nuts, drying, etc.), soda (preferably cola). For the birth of a girl is necessary for parents to eat more fish and vegetables, as many sweets (preferably chocolate). Misconception 2. Sex of the child depends on his parents having sex. For the birth of a boy to have sex at night, when the sky is a month, not a full moon, in the odd months. Girl "guaranteed" when love takes in the evening, a full moon, in even-numbered days of the month. Misconception 3. The sex of the baby depends on how his parents having sex. Boys better get in a cool place. The higher the temperature in the room, the greater the chance that the light will be a girl. Successful conc...

Signs of Pregnancy

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In the life of every woman at least once had a situation where she asked: "And I'm not pregnant?" The presence of certain signs suggest the probability of a possible addition of the family. Some women have this hypersensitivity that almost from the moment of conception, are aware of pregnancy. But often times when the future mother learns of his "family way" when the baby starts to move. So, the following signs of pregnancy: Lack of regular menstruation. most common, although not completely reliable sign. Often fail menstrual cycle caused by hormonal changes or various diseases. After birth, the restoration of the cycle takes some time. Nursing mothers month absence, which may render them unkind service. A positive pregnancy test. tests now sold in almost any pharmacy. Using them is easy. You can know the result on the day the alleged period. But ... Sometimes the tests give false results. This can happen if the test was expired, or used incorrectly....

Stress during pregnancy is good for the child?

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Moderate stress experienced by the future mother during pregnancy does not cause harm to the child, and even contributes to its rapid development in the first years of life, U.S. scientists believe. In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Hopkins involved 137 women have not experienced any specific problems in pregnancy. psychological state of participants was monitored during the last 6 weeks of pregnancy . Health surveillance and the level of development of the children went on for two years after their birth. The objective of the study was to identify a possible link between stress experienced by the mother during the last period of pregnancy and developmental defects, growth retardation, and behavioral problems in their children. However, contrary to expectations, the data obtained by scientists talking about just the opposite trend : the children born to women who often is experiencing stress during pregnancy, developed faster and were generally healthier ...

Botox helps with urinary incontinence

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U.S. scientists have proposed the use of Botox for the treatment of urinary incontinence. What is urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence is one of the major urological diseases in women, which significantly affects the quality of life. The following types of urinary incontinence: Stress incontinence occurs when coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercise, and due to the weakening of the sphincter of the bladder. Sphincter is a circular muscle that prevents the leakage of urine. The weakening of the sphincter in women can be caused by pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, and men - removal of the prostate. Urge incontinence manifests sudden urge to urinate followed by an involuntary release of urine. Urge incontinence can be caused by a urinary tract infection, Parkinson's disease , Alzheimer's disease, trauma, multiple sclerosis . Overflow incontinence due to bladder manifested inability to empty the bladder. This type of incontinence can be caused by an obstacle in the w...

Program offers free birth control for men

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Men don't have a lot of birth control options, but a Muskegon County donor has offered to pay for nine men to receive the permanent one. The Peggy Jensen and Gerald Nehra Donor Advised Fund, part of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, will pay for nine low-income Muskegon County men to receive vasectomies if their insurance doesn't cover the procedure. A vasectomy cuts and seals off the tubes that carry sperm into a man's semen, so he can still have sex and ejaculate but can't get a woman pregnant. It doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections, so men who are not in mutually monogamous relationships still should use condoms. The surgery takes about a half hour and general anesthesia isn't typically necessary, making it less complicated then female sterilization. "Most of the men who've had them have been able to go back to work the next day," Public Health Muskegon County Maternal Child Services Supervisor Gwen ...

Causes of Infertility

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Contrary to what is commonly believed, infertility is not principally a woman's problem, and the causes of infertility in both men and women are highly complex. There are just as many cases of male infertility as there are of female infertility . However, due to the complexity of the reproductive process, there are many more causes of female infertility than there are causes of male infertility. This section offers you more information about the most common causes of female infertility and the most common causes of male infertility. Women are responsible for: The production of the egg The migration of the egg in the Fallopian tubes The production of cervical mucus The proper implantation of the egg in the womb The development of the embryo (baby) Whether the egg is able to be penetrated by the sperm Men are responsible for: The production of semen The deposition of the sperm Couples require different types of treatment depending on the cause of infertility: for some co...

Take Enough Care for Proper Growth of Your Baby

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When a lady expects first time, she should be cautious for her growth in addition to enhancement for the baby. Search on internet for pregnancy phases with regard to acquiring the new estimations regarding diet regime for a baby for example healthy diet plan, excellent care, as well as pressure decreasing routines in addition to keeping away from a great deal perform and so forth. They're several essential locations being laid out for your proper improvement and you will appear in the real outcomes all through being pregnant phases. First Trimester: First thirty days is called the initial trimester. Inside these thirty days, the particular sperm fertilizes the particular ovum in addition to known as zygote. It's the particular hereditary data. To supply the correct atmosphere for that child, the particular zygote changes into embryo via isolating inside two tissues which extra divides in a number of cells in addition to surface finishes around forty-six chromosomes as well a...

Check HIV status Pregnant women Advised

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A mother living with HIV has advised pregnant women to go for Voluntary Testing and Counselling (VTC) to know their HIV status to help protect their unborn babies against HIV infections. She said if she had taken advantage of such an opportunity, she would have protected her child from getting infected. The 32-year-old mother was speaking at a programme on prevention of HIV as part of a behavioural change project, organised by the Technical Support Unit of the Ghana AIDS Commission in the Eastern Region for students of the Victory Vocational Institute in Koforidua. The programme was aimed at protecting the students against HIV infection. She said she was a strong woman who never knew her HIV status until she gave birth to her first child about four years ago. The woman said 10 months after delivery, her baby developed a boil under the armpit and was taken to hospital but after several treatments without success, the medical officer called for HIV test and the baby was found t...