The time when the pregnancy was considered a disease, thank God, gone! Today we all know that physical exercise beneficial for the future mother and baby. Even women weightlifters may continue to engage in regular exercise program. All that is needed - slightly modified it in order to avoid overloading. If you're used to doing sports regularly, during pregnancy, better start training very gradually, slowly increasing the load. Here are some tips that should and should not do during pregnancy.
Should:
* Discuss the nature and frequency of sports activities with your doctor.
* If the physician approves your decision, do sports regularly (3 days per week). At irregular physical stress the body has to re-adapt to it.
* Drink plenty of fluids before and during the occupation.
* Eat right. The diet should be balanced and include carbohydrates. Sports burn calories, and your goal - to maintain during pregnancy normal weight.
* Caution. Doing in adapted premises in order to avoid injuries.
* Measure the pulse at high load. This helps avoid overloading. Consult a physician which maximum load is permissible.
* Avoid exercises that provide the load on joints and ligaments (the slope, deep knee bends, etc.). Changing the hormonal environment weakens the connective tissues and makes the joints more vulnerable.
Should:
* The practice of sport in that case, if you have previously occurred preterm birth, or in the presence of abnormalities (vaginal bleeding, isthmic-cervical insufficiency, rupture of membranes, and any anomalies in the development of the fetus). Pregnant women suffering from chronic diseases, may engage in sports only with permission of a doctor.
* Perform exercises in a supine position before the first trimester of pregnancy. These classes interfere with blood flow to the uterus.
* Overly zealous. If you're tired, take a break. Pregnancy - not a time for world records and achievements!
* Overheat. If you're hot, it is best that day not to do. Wait, when it becomes cooler.
UsRxMed Blog
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Pregnancy
Are you pregnant? Congratulations Or you simply decided beforehand to know what to expect during pregnancy? In any case, read this article. You will learn what changes occur in this period, and that means some medical terms, as well as get answers to other questions you may have.
How long is a normal pregnancy?
It all depends on what is considered a reference point. Physically, pregnancy occurs at the moment of conception. However, health professionals consider it expedient to conduct the countdown period, starting from the first day of the last menstrual period (approximately 2 weeks earlier). The last is a cycle that begins after a delay of menses.
On average, a normal pregnancy lasts 266 days (38 weeks) from the date of conception and 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the last menstrual cycle.
Stop! That's the whole 10 months! How can that be?
If you divide 38 weeks by 4, you get 9.5 months. 40 weeks - it is generally for 10 months. However, dividing the period by 4, you count the lunar months are shorter than the calendar.
The duration of the lunar month - 28 days, ie, four 7-day week. Calendar month lasts 30-31 days. Therefore, gestational age, calculated in lunar months, it seems larger than it actually is. Term of 40 weeks includes the 2 weeks before conception.
Thus, depending on the method of calculation, pregnancy lasts 38-40 weeks, or 9 calendar months.
Why do doctors think the pregnancy in weeks?
The doctors asked the expectant mother, what she went week of pregnancy. All others interested in the topics on which she month. Why such confusion?
In fact, to weekly countdown allows medical personnel to monitor the dynamics of development of the fetus and the right to describe it. Using the same terminology, the doctors know exactly what is at stake, and can evaluate the condition of the patient, which had previously been observed elsewhere.
Knowing the first day of the last menstrual cycle, you can set the gestational (prenatal) age of the child. The doctors agreed among themselves that will count as a term, and not otherwise. However, given the fact that conception occurred approximately 2 weeks later, the actual gestational age of your baby less.
Week 1, Week 2, Week 3
Table
In the table above marked "X" marked the first day of the last menstrual period (Day 1) and the approximate date of conception (Day 14).
What is a trimester?
The word "term" in Latin means "three months". This division of pregnancy can break the 40 weeks for shorter periods. At each of them a woman's body are changing.
The first trimester lasts from approximately the 1st to the 12th week of the first day of the last menstrual cycle. At this time the fetus is developing rapidly, formed his main organs and systems. The size of the fruit growing, but still insignificant.
The second trimester lasts from approximately the 13th to 26th week of pregnancy.
Third semester begins with the 27th week. By this time next child is mature enough to survive outside the womb. The fruit is considerably increased in size. By the end of the 3rd trimester, he is ready to be born chubby, healthy baby.
Weeks? Months? The first day of last menstrual period? As in all of this to understand?
If you get tired of counting weeks on the regular calendar, to translate weeks into months and vice versa, if you forget, when did your last menstrual period, pregnancy, simply use the calendar, which can be found on our portal.
Rx Arizona
How long is a normal pregnancy?
It all depends on what is considered a reference point. Physically, pregnancy occurs at the moment of conception. However, health professionals consider it expedient to conduct the countdown period, starting from the first day of the last menstrual period (approximately 2 weeks earlier). The last is a cycle that begins after a delay of menses.
On average, a normal pregnancy lasts 266 days (38 weeks) from the date of conception and 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the last menstrual cycle.
Stop! That's the whole 10 months! How can that be?
If you divide 38 weeks by 4, you get 9.5 months. 40 weeks - it is generally for 10 months. However, dividing the period by 4, you count the lunar months are shorter than the calendar.
The duration of the lunar month - 28 days, ie, four 7-day week. Calendar month lasts 30-31 days. Therefore, gestational age, calculated in lunar months, it seems larger than it actually is. Term of 40 weeks includes the 2 weeks before conception.
Thus, depending on the method of calculation, pregnancy lasts 38-40 weeks, or 9 calendar months.
Why do doctors think the pregnancy in weeks?
The doctors asked the expectant mother, what she went week of pregnancy. All others interested in the topics on which she month. Why such confusion?
In fact, to weekly countdown allows medical personnel to monitor the dynamics of development of the fetus and the right to describe it. Using the same terminology, the doctors know exactly what is at stake, and can evaluate the condition of the patient, which had previously been observed elsewhere.
Knowing the first day of the last menstrual cycle, you can set the gestational (prenatal) age of the child. The doctors agreed among themselves that will count as a term, and not otherwise. However, given the fact that conception occurred approximately 2 weeks later, the actual gestational age of your baby less.
Week 1, Week 2, Week 3
Table
In the table above marked "X" marked the first day of the last menstrual period (Day 1) and the approximate date of conception (Day 14).
What is a trimester?
The word "term" in Latin means "three months". This division of pregnancy can break the 40 weeks for shorter periods. At each of them a woman's body are changing.
The first trimester lasts from approximately the 1st to the 12th week of the first day of the last menstrual cycle. At this time the fetus is developing rapidly, formed his main organs and systems. The size of the fruit growing, but still insignificant.
The second trimester lasts from approximately the 13th to 26th week of pregnancy.
Third semester begins with the 27th week. By this time next child is mature enough to survive outside the womb. The fruit is considerably increased in size. By the end of the 3rd trimester, he is ready to be born chubby, healthy baby.
Weeks? Months? The first day of last menstrual period? As in all of this to understand?
If you get tired of counting weeks on the regular calendar, to translate weeks into months and vice versa, if you forget, when did your last menstrual period, pregnancy, simply use the calendar, which can be found on our portal.
Rx Arizona
The list of things to hospital
Pre collect the bag, which would take with him to the hospital. At least now you do not find yourself in the hospital without a toothbrush and slippers. The total list of required items listed below, complete with items that will be needed for you.
For child
* Diapers for infants
* Vests or sliders
* Envelope to extract
* Socks or baby's bootees
* Cap or hat
For Mom
* Convenient home clothes. In the hospital you will have no fancy frills. Forget about your favorite jeans - they'll definitely not be needed. Bring loose-fitting clothing that is easy to wear. The same goes for shoes: shoes ideal for flat-soled shoes.
* 2-3 bra with clasps in the front for breastfeeding, several pairs of underpants-free, disposable cotton pads for your bra and panties (in the first days after childbirth need pads with high absorbency and you can buy a special post-partum pads).
* Shower Bathrobe, slippers with non-slip soles, a few pairs of socks, comfortable nightgowns for breastfeeding.
* Beautician (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, lotion or cream).
* Music player or a book for leisure.
* Medical card exchange.
* Camera or video camera (pre-determine if they allow photos and video in the hospital).
* Note-book with phone numbers of friends and relatives that you are going to call.
What to leave at home
* Jewelry.
Rx Kansas
For child
* Diapers for infants
* Vests or sliders
* Envelope to extract
* Socks or baby's bootees
* Cap or hat
For Mom
* Convenient home clothes. In the hospital you will have no fancy frills. Forget about your favorite jeans - they'll definitely not be needed. Bring loose-fitting clothing that is easy to wear. The same goes for shoes: shoes ideal for flat-soled shoes.
* 2-3 bra with clasps in the front for breastfeeding, several pairs of underpants-free, disposable cotton pads for your bra and panties (in the first days after childbirth need pads with high absorbency and you can buy a special post-partum pads).
* Shower Bathrobe, slippers with non-slip soles, a few pairs of socks, comfortable nightgowns for breastfeeding.
* Beautician (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, lotion or cream).
* Music player or a book for leisure.
* Medical card exchange.
* Camera or video camera (pre-determine if they allow photos and video in the hospital).
* Note-book with phone numbers of friends and relatives that you are going to call.
What to leave at home
* Jewelry.
Rx Kansas
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