Calf cramps often occur after pregnancy, especially in pregnant women who are more than five months pregnant. Symptoms often occur during sleep and calf cramps when you wake up. So what should pregnant women do if they often have calf cramps? In response to this problem, the editor below will analyze it for everyone: 1. The causes of calf cramps: 1. Calcium deficiency in the body. It is known that all the calcium needed for fetal bone growth depends on the pregnant mother. Therefore, pregnant mothers must ensure that their daily calcium intake is around 12,001,500 mg. If maternal calcium intake is insufficient, hypocalcemia can result. Calcium regulates muscles
Month: June 2024
Pregnant women who eat chocolate every day make their children more lively
Researchers found that babies born to pregnant women who ate chocolate during pregnancy were more likely to smile or appear happy after birth than babies born to pregnant women who ate less chocolate during pregnancy. If pregnant women who are easily nervous can eat chocolate regularly during pregnancy, their children will not be afraid of strangers. Children born to pregnant women who like to eat chocolate tend to show healthier and more positive emotions.
New method for prenatal testing for pregnant women: non-invasive genetic testing
There is a new way to check pregnant women! On January 16, 2015, the National Health and Family Planning Commission announced the first batch of non-invasive genetic testing pilot units. Three units in Chongqing were approved, namely the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Third Military Medical University, and Chongqing Maternal and Child Health Hospital. Yesterday, Huang Shuai, an obstetrician at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, told a Chongqing Evening News reporter that many pregnant women show high risk during Down syndrome screening (which checks whether the fetus is congenitally stupid), and after further examination, they often find nothing. In the past, amniocentesis was mostly used for diagnosis, and there was a certain risk of miscarriage.
The choice of delivery method is very \”fastidious\”
Pregnant mothers who choose natural delivery must first consider whether they have the conditions for natural delivery. The most important are these two conditions: 1. There are no complications between mother and child; 2. The three elements of delivery are a normal fetus, birth canal and productivity. Regarding the three elements of childbirth, it is necessary to explain in detail. First, the fetus is normal; it cannot be too large. A fetus exceeding 4kg is considered macrosomia. The fetus cannot be deformed, and conjoined twins cannot be delivered naturally. Secondly, the birth canal must be normal; the pregnant woman\’s pelvis must be normal, neither deformed nor narrow, and able to allow the fetus to pass; if the soft birth canal is scarred or deformed, it is uncomfortable
How to cultivate the fetus\’ interest in sounds?
Fetal hearing develops earliest and is most sensitive. Experimental results showed that the newborn only chose the recording of his own mother because he was accustomed to hearing her mother\’s voice during the fetal stage. If new mothers are asked to sing \”Happy Birthday\” to their babies, they will find that the babies are very attentive when the mother sings. Why mothers can use \”birth songs\” to soothe their emotions
What are the benefits of experiencing the pain of childbirth?
A British male obstetrician once said that women should endure the pain of childbirth because anesthesia affects the mother-infant relationship. Dennis Walsh says the pain of childbirth should be seen as a \”special experience\” and a \”meaningful and useful experience\”. He analyzed that the pain of childbirth prepares women for motherhood. Associate Professor of Obstetrics at the University of Nottingham, Professor Walsh criticized the \”universal anesthesia\” in the UK healthcare system.
Don’t delay seeing a doctor for gingivitis during pregnancy
A 23-year-old pregnant woman in Wuhan is 6 months pregnant. Initially, her right gum was swollen and painful. She was afraid that taking medicine would affect the health of her fetus. Half a month later, she found that the swelling on the right side of her face was getting bigger and bigger, and she was in critical condition. She was issued a critical illness notice as soon as she was admitted to the hospital. The treating doctor said that due to lack of timely treatment, the pregnant woman\’s gums already had deep abscesses when she received the diagnosis, which affected her eating and breathing. If not treated in time, it will further develop into bone marrow
Exercise pelvic floor muscles before delivery to prevent postpartum urinary leakage
About 70% of pregnant women experience urinary leakage. During pregnancy, the enlarging uterus can put pressure on the bladder or urethra, causing involuntary leakage of urine. In addition, the pelvic floor muscles that connect the urethra and vagina can be damaged during childbirth, making it easy to leak urine after delivery. If you don\’t take good care of it at this time, it can easily cause menopausal urinary leakage, so please exercise well and exercise your pelvic floor muscles. Things to pay attention to before delivery During pregnancy, the contractility of the bladder will decrease, and it is easy to unconsciously press the abdomen when urinating.
Don’t ignore these 2 “danger signs” during pregnancy and seek medical attention immediately
Summary: If you have abnormal symptoms such as abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding in the third trimester of pregnancy, you must not be paralyzed. You should seek medical treatment promptly and pay close attention to fetal movements. Once you arrive at the hospital, provide the doctor with as much information as possible. Xiaoyang was about seven months pregnant. When she went for a prenatal check-up, she found her blood pressure was 140/100mmHg and her urine contained protein.
4 sequelae of caesarean section that will make you regret it for life
Experts remind expectant mothers not to blindly follow trends when choosing a delivery method. Although caesarean section can temporarily relieve pain, some of the sequelae caused by it are lifelong damage. Consequence 1: Unsightly scars Some pregnant women will find that the scars from the second caesarean section are much uglier than the first. The muscles are stretched and cannot recover, which will cause the lower abdomen to protrude and increase the tension of the wound.