Pregnancy – Page 3 – Vitamin Resource

Feeding during pregnancy

September 4, 2016May 1, 2012 by admin

It is essential to a rich and balanced diet in pregnancy because it depends on the correct development of the fetus. The contribution of certain foods varies throughout gestation, and increases the need for folic acid and vitamins A, B, C and D. In the second and third trimester are necessary protein intake, iodine, iron and calcium.

During pregnancy is very important maternal weight control to prevent disease (gestational diabetes) and birth complications (large fetus).

It is recommended that 5 or 6 meals a day but in small quantities, so we prevent upset stomach and low blood sugar, which are very common in pregnancy because the fetus needs glucose continuously.

Week 5 of pregnancy

September 4, 2016April 28, 2012 by admin

This stage of your little one is especially exciting must follow the pregnancy week by week, because his heart has independently developed and may soon begin to beat. Important members such as blood vessels, the spine, the digestive and brain are also now being developed, spine, digestive system and brain.

Baby development
This is a very important moment for your child. In the fifth week the embryo has developed between 0.5 to 1 millimeter in a small oval plate. Now it seems rather like a small flying saucer from another world. It consists of three embryonic germ layers or (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm), from which the various organs develop.

The external germinal layer cells to form the developing nervous system, sensory system and skin. The mesoderm (embryonic layer media) develops the heart, vascular system and connective tissue (CT). Endoderm layer (innermost embryonic tissue) develop internal organs as the intestines, lungs and reproductive system. In the middle of the inside of the embryo, there is a slight thickening, a neuronal line that later will develop your child’s nervous system.

Do you know what are the warning signs in pregnancy?

September 4, 2016March 25, 2012 by admin

The pregnancy is one of the most beautiful stages in the life of a woman. The physical and emotional experience are amazed every day, but suppose the wonderful experience of bringing a little something in our belly. We enjoy it fully but at the same time we must know the signs that alert us of any possible danger, you know what?

First must tell you is that in this situation we should not worry excessively alarmed or anything, but if we must be attentive to the signals our body to prevent anything. The alarm signals are:

The most serious is vaginal bleeding. Small amounts of bleeding may indicate a risk of abortion is not normal and should go to something immediately to our doctor or nearest health center. The fluid loss vaginal odor is also a sign that something is happening in our body, if the liquid is clear it means we have broken the bag and we should see a doctor right away.