Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts

Sunday, 17 September 2017

6 Tips diet to avoid diabetes during pregnancy

6 Tips diet to avoid diabetes during pregnancy


6 Tips diet to avoid diabetes during pregnancy

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Pregnant diabetics should pay attention to health and blood sugar levels more regularly. No need to worry about the health of mothers and children if Tips diet to avoid diabetes during pregnancy is applied.

Pregnancy has become a challenge for mothers. Especially if the prospective mother was diabetic, either type 1 or diabetic type 2. In addition to having to deal with changes that occur in the body during pregnancy, pregnant women with diabetes should also be careful in monitoring and be controlling blood sugar levels alone.

If before and during pregnancy the mother can maintain and control blood sugar well, then the chances of giving birth to a healthy baby will increase. In addition, the possibility of other problems caused by diabetes or worsening the condition of diabetes during pregnancy was reduced.


Why should blood sugar levels be controlled during pregnancy?

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels in pregnant women with type 1 or 2 diabetes can cause various complications in children and pregnant women themselves. The complications include:

  • Macrosomia, ie the size of the baby's body bigger than most babies.
  • A larger baby's size increases the risk of having a normal being delivery. Pregnant women should also be induced or being delivery by cesarean section.
  • Right after being delivered, blood sugar levels in your baby will likely be very low.
  • Calcium and magnesium levels in the baby's body may not be balanced.
  • Affects the formation of small organs to cause defects of the brain, spine, heart, and nervous system.
  • Miscarriage
  • Little is born premature or died in the womb.
  • your baby has health problems soon after birth (such as heart and respiratory problems).
  • Little is at risk of obesity or diabetes in the future.
  • Pregnant women are at risk of suffering from preeclampsia (high blood pressure) disorders capable of causing seizures of strokes during labor.

6 Tips diet to avoid diabetes during pregnancy
  1. Before pregnancy, consult your doctor first to check the effects of diabetes on the body, get advice on how to keep blood sugar, change drugs (if needed), and other suggestions.
  2. While pregnant, seek medical advice frequently, from obstetricians, diet specialists, and specialists Pregnant women with diabetes should consult their physician frequently to prevent or detect problems early. Constant examination, ultrasound, blood tests, or prenatal imaging tests may be necessary to monitor fetal growth and development.
  3. Often checks the body's blood sugar levels. Pregnant makes the body needs more energy, blood sugar levels can change very quickly. Therefore, pregnant women are advised to frequently check blood sugar levels, at least three times a day to prevent sugar levels are too high or low.
  4. Consumption of drugs or insulin as recommended by a physician. do not forget to be ready for quick sugar sources such as candy or glucose tablets.
  5. Eat healthily. Doctors or diet specialists may advise or modify the foods/beverages consumed to prevent high or low blood sugar levels.
  6. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week or 30 minutes for five days a week. Before pregnant exercise, consult your doctor first. Also, always check blood sugar levels before and after exercise, especially if you use insulin.
Controlling blood sugar levels with the 6 Tips diet to avoid diabetes during pregnancy as above for a period of pregnancy and labor can run smoothly.




Friday, 8 September 2017

Can Migraine Geadaches be Treated Fast?

Can Migraine Geadaches be Treated Fast?

Migraine is a moderate to severe headache that feels pulsating which is generally only about the side of the head only.

This disease is more often women than men. According to WHO research results, of the total human population aged 18-65 years who reported having experienced headaches, about 30 percent are migraine headaches.


when a person experiences migraine headaches, most of them take medicine immediately. Migraine is actually incurable, but even though the disease is incurable, the frequency and pain perceived can be relieved. There are different ways for each person to handle migraines. Some feel better by taking certain medications, while others prefer to lie in a dark room.

You may need to try different ways before finding the best way to deal with the disease. Handling strategies depend on the frequency, severity of your migraine, and general health condition, including special situations such as pregnant and lactating women.

Many people feel comfortable taking a combination of painkillers and antimual drugs that are sold freely in the market, but you should consult your doctor. It is advisable to take anti-inflammatory medications and painkillers separately so you can limit the dosage of each drug.


Pain relief medication 

The pain in middle-stage migraine may be relieved by over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin, paracetamol, or anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. Acetaminophen can also relieve symptoms in some people. In addition, there is also a drug that is a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine are effective in.

Before taking these drugs, you should consider the following:

  • Aspirin and ibuprofen are not recommended for adults who have had stomach disorders, such as heartburn, kidney disorders, or liver disease. If taken in the long term, this drug can actually worsen the condition of the ulcer and cause bleeding in the digestive tract.
  • Aspirin and ibuprofen are also not recommended for patients under the age of 16.
  • Make sure you read the instructions for use each time before taking over-the-counter medicines.
  • Beware of side effects of headaches due to taking painkillers. Overuse of these drugs can actually make migraine conditions worse.
  • If over-the-counter medicines are considered ineffective, or if you are constantly in need of painkillers, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
Migraine Treatment for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Identifying and avoiding migraine trigger factors is the most recommended step for pregnant and lactating women. This group of women is advised to limit the consumption of over-the-counter medicines.

Consult your doctor if you need pain medication. Usually the doctor will give it in low doses. Antiinflammatory or triptan drugs are the most commonly prescribed.

Tuesday, 22 August 2017

How early signs of pregnancy? This is what you should know

How early signs of pregnancy? This is what you should know
How early signs of pregnancy? This is what you should know

Late arrivals are indeed one of the major signs of pregnancy. However, there are some other symptoms that you can recognize even before menstrual delays are detected.

Every woman experiences different signs of pregnancy. However, it never hurts to recognize the common signs other than late coming months to get pregnant more quickly diagnosed.

Signs of Uncommon Pregnancy
 
Below are some early signs of pregnancy that are worthy of scrutiny:
  • Changes in the breast.
    How early signs of pregnancy
    Hormonal changes early in pregnancy can make the breasts feel more dense, sensitive, and firmer. The nipples appear more prominent and darker with more visible blood vessels on the surface of the breast skin.
  • More frequent urination. Changes during pregnancy also cause most woman more often want to urinate early in pregnancy, especially at night. in the later stages of pregnancy, the urge to urinate is caused by enlarging the uterus that suppresses the bladder.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
    How early signs of pregnancy? nausea and vomiting
    Nausea and vomiting will generally be felt at 6 weeks of gestation. But these symptoms can also appear earlier. This condition will usually disappear after entering the gestational age 12-16 weeks. This situation is more common in the morning due to accumulation of stomach acid during your sleep. Nausea and vomiting can be prevented by keeping the stomach empty. Eat little by little, but more often. Eating mint or ginger candy can also relieve symptoms.
  • Feeling very tired. Unbearable fatigue and often without cause can be the first symptoms of pregnancy. This symptom can continue especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. This condition is generally caused by increased levels of progesterone and changes in blood production, heart rate, and body metabolism. Avoid handling fatigue by consuming caffeine that can harm the fetus. As much as possible to overcome this condition by consuming nutritious food and enough rest.
  • Constipation. Hormonal changes can lead to slow digestive system performance resulting in constipation conditions.
  • Changeable moods. Hormonal changes can also make you feel more emotional. Mood quickly changed for no apparent reason.
  • Sensitive to odors. Nausea experienced in early pregnancy is generally caused by the sense of smell that becomes sharper against certain odors, either a positive scent, such as perfume, or a negative smell like cigarette smoke. Foods with a certain aroma that is usually consumed suddenly makes nausea, especially strong ones such as eggs and onions.
  • Bloodstains. Sometimes pregnancy begin with blood spots coming out of the vagina. Blood spot the appear to be a sign of attachment of fertilized egg on the uterine wall
  • Changeable moods. Hormonal changes can also make you feel more emotional. Mood quickly changed for no apparent reason.
  • Dizzy. Dizziness is often felt in early pregnancy due to decreased blood pressure and narrowed blood vessels.
By recognizing the signs of pregnancy above, you will more easily detect the possibility of early arrival of the baby.

Pregnancy test 
All of the above symptoms, unfortunately, do not always refer to pregnancy, but can be a sign of disease. Some women even do not feel any of the above symptoms before pregnancy.

Using a pregnancy test kit (test pack) that is sold freely in the market can determine the certainty of pregnancy. Pregnancy tests work by detecting hormone hCG produced a week after fertilization occurs.

regnancy tests are done by taking a urine sample, especially in the morning. Place the urine in a clean container, then dip the test kit into it. Positive results are indicated in different ways according to the test equipment you are using. For example, the appearance of two red lines can show a positive result and a negative result is indicated by the appearance of a red line.

The appearance of positive results is most likely accurate. But if your results are negative, repeat the test a week later to confirm the results. Make sure the results by checking out to the obstetrician.