Friday, May 4, 2012

5 Extreme Problems during Pregnancy

By Pangrukti Tapati


Pregnancy is an extraordinary event, a part of the process of human creation. A pregnant woman is a very lucky person to have been part of that great process. However, pregnancy is a process that is not easy to pass, because a lot of things that must be maintained properly so that pregnancy and childbirth can run well. During 9 months of pregnancy, it is important to continue to consult the doctor regularly, so that the process of pregnancy until delivery can proceed smoothly.

Knowing for sure the problems during pregnancy and how to handle them can decrease the bad risk of pregnancy. So it will be good for us to give ourselves knowledge on this issue. If you have any of the symptoms below, contact your doctor right away to lower your risk of complications.

Anemia

Pregnancy causes the number of red blood cell to increase, but pregnancy also trigger increasing number of plasma (liquid) that carries the red blood cells. This causes the blood in pregnant women a little more dilute and have hemoglobin level slightly lower than normal. But can occur cases in pregnancy where very low levels of hemoglobin and cause anemia. This can cause lack of oxygen supply to body tissues.

Some women do become truly anemic in pregnancy. If this happens, you may feel very tired and may look pale. You may be short of breath and may suffer from dizzy spells. Severe anemia can undermine your general health and lower your ability to cope with infection. Anemia can also make you feel miserable and anxious. See your doctor to get the proper treatment for anemic pregnant women. Usually, doctors will suggest taking iron tablet or if you have constipation trouble using this medication, you can increase your iron intake in your diet. Green leafy vegetables are the best source of iron.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes usually appears in the second half of pregnancy and somehow it sometime shows no symptoms. The symptoms of gestational diabetes are extreme thirst, hunger, or fatigue. The best to do is performing a blood test to monitor your blood sugar levels. Perform a low-sugar diet and exercise as well as prenatal exercise to keep blood sugar levels remain normal. Some women with gestational diabetes or women who have diabetes before pregnancy need shots of insulin to keep blood sugar levels under control.

Pre-term Labor

If you have contractions either painful or painless, anytime during pregnancy, that occur more than four times an hour, or are less than 15 minutes apart; menstrual like cramps that come and go; abdominal cramps with or without diarrhea; dull backache that may radiate around to the abdomen; increase in or change in color in vaginal discharge; constant or intermittent pelvic pressure. Be aware, these can be the symptoms of early or pre-term labor. It means the labor occurring after 20 weeks, but before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. To help with this situation, Lie down with feet elevated; drink 2 or 3 glasses of water or juice. If symptoms do not subside within one hour, contact your doctor immediately.

Hepatitis B

You need to do a blood test to determine whether you are suffering from hepatitis B or not. Because Hepatitis B can be transmitted to the baby, so if you are positive for the hepatitis B then within 12 hours after birth, your baby will need vaccinations called HBIG, along with the first Hepatitis B shot. Hepatitis B can occur without symptoms or with flu-like symptoms, mild fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dark urine, pale bowel movements, abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes or jaundice, liver problems.

HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases

HIV is a disease caused by lifestyle which is wrong and unhealthy. Do sex only with your partner. HIV can occur without any symptoms at all, or come up with symptoms such as small blisters or warts in the genital area, fever, fatigue, pain, pain, vaginal discharge, especially if it is yellowish, bloody, green, gray, or thick and white like cheese cottage, or a strong odor; burning or pain when urinating, itching around the genital area, itching or burning in the vagina, pain in the legs or buttocks, pain during sex, frequent yeast infections, skin rashes. This disease can be transmitted to the baby.

Take a blood test if you find yourself get the symptoms. There will be many examination to check this dangerous disease, including physical exam to look for symptoms in the throat, anus, or genital area; visual exam to inspect skin for rashes, growths or sores, especially the area around the genitals; pelvic exam to look at the inside of the vagina and cervix and to feel internal organs for any inflammation or growths; taking a sample of fluid or tissue from the vaginal, anal or genital area to look for the presence of virus. Possible treatment for this complication is by giving antiviral drugs or possible cesarean delivery.

Being pregnant is a miracle. Enjoy your pregnant, give the best you can for you and your baby. Be sure that you have done your best effort to keep you and your baby health. A strong and healthy baby comes from a strong and healthy mother. Put you and your baby in the very first place.




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