December 8, 2009

Deformed Baby---Things to look into during early pregnancy

The two most risking conditions during early pregnancy would be miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If these two conditions happen, pregnant lady will experience abdominal cramp and vaginal bleeding. If you happen to come across vaginal bleeding or abdominal cramp, should seek medical advice immediately. Even if it is just a common diarrhea related cramp, may also induce miscarriage, be extra cautious and seek medical advice.

Prevention of deformed baby – Deformed baby is mainly due to congenital and environmental factors. Congenital factor is beyond our control. However, environmental factors like pollution and drugs or medicine consumption are within our reach.

Fetus nerve development is critical during the first trimester. To avoid any deformity, expecting moms should stay away from alcohol, drugs, cigarette, unventilated environment, OTC drug, poisonous chemical fume, enhance your immune system by taking supplements to prevent from viral infections.

Expecting moms should also supplement your diet with folic acid; Studies show that folic acid deficiency is related to Neural Tube Defect (NTDs), a birth defect.
Food rich in folic acid are spinach, asparagus, yeast, animal liver. Apple and most green leafy vegetables.So, plenty of green leafy vege is essential during pregnancy.

Once, pregnancy is confirmed, ante natal screening tests are most important for all expecting moms.

Expecting moms should try to stay away from radiation, don’t stay too close to your TV set or use your cell phone as a necklace and hang in front of your chest.

Expecting moms are more prone to tiredness. You should try to have sufficient rest, avoid vigorous exercise at this stage. If you are starting prenatal yoga at your first trimester, always consult your prenatal care provider.

Source: http//www.10prenatal-yoga.com

1 comment:

  1. Hi, interesting articles... I was not aware of the existence of prenatal yoga before reading your blog. Will recommend your blog to my pregnant friends :). Where did you learn prenatal yoga from?

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