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PREGNANCY AND PRENATAL CARE Book Abstract

Abstract by : celestina
Visits : 8  words: 600   Published: March 14, 2008
This abstract was translated from Embarazo y cuidados prenatales
BODY EMBARAZADO The woman''s body undergoes a variety of changes to prepare for the growth, nutrition and child''s birth. An early sign of pregnancy is the cessation of menstruation, which is caused by high levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG by its initials in Spanish), a hormone produced by the placenta. The first symptoms of pregnancy include softness in the breasts, frequent urine, occasional nausea, vomiting and fatigue. These are usually the first physical evidence that has women of the changes that are taking place. These signs usually disappear after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Since the first quarter, the pregnant woman must understand that despite the anatomical and physiological changes, you must maintain a safe environment for her and the fetus, paying attention to details such as driving with safety belts, avoid alcohol and snuff, as well as other potential risks. In the second quarter, women generally feel active while the fetus develops inside your body. The growth in uterine weight gain in the mother are the most obvious being experienced. However, complex changes in the volume of blood circulation, heart and respiratory capacity response preparing for the fetal growth and childbirth. The growing fetus begins to push their bodies and this can cause constipation and heartburn. Other common symptoms are lightly temperamental and normal uterine contractions intermittent, also called Braxton-Hicks contractions. The last trimester of pregnancy is associated with a maximum weight gain in the fetus. The increase uterine contractions are to prepare the uterus for the event of childbirth. The fetus often assume a position of head and breasts are enlarged and can distill colostrum in preparation to feed baby. The last few weeks of pregnancy may be increasingly uncomfortable because of the height attained by women. Headaches, hemorrhoids, piles and swelling of the legs can occur. It is common breathing short, as the enlarged uterus prevents the full expansion of the lungs. Insomnia may be common in the days prior to delivery. Prenatal care is widely accepted that women who receive prenatal care are less complications in pregnancy and childbirth, and have healthier children. Additionally, the earlier and consistently received such care, better results are obtained. Education about pregnancy and child-rearing is an important part of prenatal care, as well as the detection and treatment of abnormalities. The best step is to evaluate these risks before the woman has conceived. It has become popular in women who are preparing to leave pregnant while receiving treatment preconceptional planned pregnancy. These preventive visits are aimed at achieving optimal health from the moment of conception to birth. A large number of health professionals are involved in providing treatment to women during pregnancy. This includes nurses, practitioners of birth, midwives, nurses or midwives, family physicians, obstetricians and perinatólogos. Most healthy pregnant women can receive treatment from specialist nurses in childbirth with the appropriate medical supervision. Other health professionals such as dieticians and social workers can help provide a safe pregnancy and childbirth and healthy. However, women with a high risk of complications should remain under the care and supervision of a physician.

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