Archive for the ‘Pregnancy’ category

Cause Miscarriage

December 29th, 2011

Mothers who are pregnant should expect that their babies are born healthy and normal. But sometimes the expectations are not fulfilled. One reason is the discharge of miscarriage or premature birth of the fetus, usually in early pregnancy.

About 80% of abortion (miscarriage) occurs before 12 Week of pregnancy. And 50% by chromosomal abnormalities, birth defects or fetus cannot survive cause can be caused.

Age of the mother during pregnancy also affects the occurrence of miscarriages. At the age of 35, which are prone to miscarriage, this is caused by age, the quality of eggs as well and the presentation of the embryo or the fetus has an abnormality or deficiency is increasing.

Maternal factors (mother) can be used for other threatened abortion, and the presence of infection (toxoplasmosis, Chlamydia trachomatis, etc.), the presence of chronic diseases (high blood pressure, etc.), endocrine disorders (diabetes, the lack of the hormone progesterone , hypothyroidism), nutrition, environmental factors (smoking, alcohol, drugs, coffee addict, radiation, toxins and other materials), disorders of the uterus and cervix, and so on.

Be determined, it is also an immune factor (which covers about 15% the cause of abortion), including through tests for lupus anticoagulant (LAC) and anticardiolipin antibodies (ACA). Women with a history of miscarriages and the antibody, a great experience, 70% of recurrent miscarriages.

The existence of these antibodies cause the platelets (blood clotting) and infrak placenta (placenta), interferes with the growth of the embryo. In addition to the above-mentioned factors, there are many other factors that are still searching.

Disorders in Pregnancy

December 27th, 2011

Pregnancy is a happy thing for a mother, but also requires a sacrifice that is light. Sometimes pregnancy brings disruption to the health of pregnant women. Several diseases in pregnancy as follows:

First Nausea and vomiting

The symptoms of nausea and vomiting, sometimes accompanied often in early pregnancy (first trimester) may occur. This is because the body adjusts to the hormonal changes during pregnancy, physiological changes, and so on. Ways to reduce these symptoms:

  • Eat smaller portions, but often
  • Time to not eat or drink the same, but the half-hourly
  • Reduced-fat foods to reduce nausea
  • In the form of dry foods like toast, crackers, and other
  • Multiply the fruit juice

Second Constipation

Or commonly known as a hard stool often occurs during pregnancy, this was due to the reduction of intestinal smooth muscle movement, increased water uptake by the intestine and reduced physical activity. This can be reduced by:

  • Drink plenty of water and increase fibrous foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • Regular physical activity or light, such as brisk walking routine

Third Anemia

Anemia is a complication that often occurs in pregnant women. About 50% of pregnant women suffer from anemia. Usually this is due to iron deficiency, floated or vitamin B 12 in the daily diet.

To resolve this problem is different from food intake as a source of nutrients often advised iron tablets per day. Feed many of them contain such substances.

4th Hemorrhoids

This is caused by blockage of blood flow following muscle relaxation in blood vessels behind the influence of pregnancy hormones. Approaches:

  • Multiply, consume more fruits and vegetables
  • Drinking water and not eating foods that increase as spicy foods, very mad, etc.
  • Exercise regularly morning walk

5th Swelling

Swelling usually occurs in the legs and feet, caused by the accumulation of water in the body in excessive amounts. To solve this problem:

  • Add the number of breaks, and are often on the left side
  • Increase in foot position at the time of the meeting
  • Limit salt intake.