If you are an expectant mother, it’s natural to be concerned about your pregnancy and the H1N1 Flu Virus and how the flu pandemic might affect your pregnancy and your unborn child.
You will be happy to know that pregnant women are not more likely to get the flu, but if they do catch the H1N1 flu virus, they are more likely to suffer complications, like pneumonia and severe respiratory distress, which can put both mother and baby’s health at risk. Severe complications from the flu could lead to early delivery or miscarriage.
You always want to practice basic infection control, always cough or sneeze in your arm or shoulder area, never in your hand. Make sure that you wash yours hands with soap and warm water or use a good hand sanitizer.
Although you are going to be more tired now that you are pregnant pay special attention to keeping common areas and items clean. Continue to perform your regular routine but if you start feeling sick stay home. If you feel like you have flu-like symptoms go see your doctor. Continue Reading>>
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Hans K Anderson Pregnancy and Nutrition Pregnancy and H1N1 Flu Virus
caffeine can cause damage to the baby while developing in the womb. In fact, expecting mothers should not take anything which contains caffeine. This includes drinking soda, tea, chocolate and of course coffee during pregnancy.
Sometimes we hear our mothers or grandmothers say, that they never cut down on their intake of caffeine during pregnancy and had perfectly normal children. The point is that a lot of studies have been done since those days and they suggest that an overdose of caffeine can be responsible for a few complications. Such as a lower body weight for the baby at birth or the possibility of going into labor prematurely.
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There are certain foods to avoid while pregnant. There are some known things like taking less caffeine, no smoking, no drinking alcohol and avoid spending time in a hot tub during maternity. Studies are being conducted all the time, to find out more about the kind food to avoid during pregnancy that women should avoid during pregnancy.
Pregnancy and nutrition have a vital relationship and it is essential for women to have well balanced meals during pregnancy. You will have to provide your growing baby with minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients which are essential for the healthy growth of the infant. There are some food items which should not be eaten, as they can become hazardous to the mother as well as the developing baby.
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Some women when asked, how they are feeling during the first few months of pregnancy, will invariably tell you how tired they are. In fact, tiredness is one of the first signs that indicate that a woman may be pregnant. Certian foods to eat during pregnancy can change this feeling.
There will be times when a short walk around the block will make you tired and ready for an afternoon nap. You body requires a lot of energy for nurturing the baby growing inside you. Your body requires more water and good nutrition during pregnancy. Your heart rate and metabolism will increase when you are carrying a baby. Obviously the best way to fight fatigue is by sleeping more. Continue Reading>>
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Heartburn and pregnancy can occur when there is a leakage of acid into the esophagus by the stomach. Many pregnant women suffer from heartburn during pregnancy. One out of every four pregnant women suffers from heartburn, generally in the third trimester. The main reason for this is as your baby grows the uterus moves up applying pressure on the stomach. The digestive tract is then compressed allowing the acid to travel back to the esophagus. Continue Reading>>
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