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Aquanatal classes near Huntingdon
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What is the importance of Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy? Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy are needed for the normal development of the baby and health of the mom. Pregnant women should eat a healthy and balanced diet. Adequate amount of vitamins and nutrients is needed for pregnant women since it can influence the fetus. There is a higher risk of birth defects for an underweight or overweight pregnant woman. Malnutrition of the mom will affect the fetus adversely. A healthy diet is important throughout the life especially during pregnancy. During pregnancy, apart from a healthy diet, it is recommended to take supplements as prescribed by your midwife or doctor. What are the supplements that should be included during pregnancy ? Pregnant women may need supplements during pregnancy for the adequate need of the baby and mom. Some of the common supplements used during pregnancy include: Folic acid – Folic acid is important during early pregnancy. Fetus needs more folic acid than mom. Folic acid supplements are used to meet the adequate need. Folic acid supplement can prevent the neural tube defects, a birth defect. It is recommended to start folic acid even before you start planning a […]
Smoking is injurious to health. It does the major damage when a pregnant women continue to smoke. Smoking can lead to a lot of problems in your baby. The worst thing is that it can lead to sudden infant death syndrome. It is always advisable to quit smoking while pregnant. What are the effects of smoking during pregnancy? Smoking during pregnancy will affect the baby adversely. It will cause many problems like premature birth and birth defects. It may lead to miscarriage. It will affect the development of the fetus. It may increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the infant death. It will affect the weight of the baby. How can I quit smoking while pregnant? Quitting smoking during pregnancy is a good decision for baby and mom. But it is very difficult for an addicted woman to stop smoking. Some of the methods to quit smoking include, Tell your doctor or midwife that you smoke. A counseling – A doctor should convince the woman who is planning a baby or the pregnant woman on the harmful effects of smoking. He should also clearly state the benefits of quitting smoking. Try to stop quitting gradually. Reduce your number […]
What is Water Birth? Water birth is the birth of the baby in water. The labor, delivery or both occurs in water. Water birth is experienced as less painful and more relaxing. Water birth takes place in a pool filled with warm water. The birthing pool can be at home, hospital or other water birth centers. Your midwife or doctor will assist you during water birth. Who can have Water Birth? Water birth is recommended for healthy women with no other complication in pregnancy. What are the benefits of Water Birth? There are advantages and disadvantages of water birth. Some of the benefits of water birth include: Water birth is more relaxing. It reduces the pain during labor and delivery. It reduces stress. The effect of water will make you feel to reduce your body weight and thereby making you more comfortable. It is said that the baby feels the same environment as in the amniotic sac which makes more comfortable. What are the risks involved in water birth? Water birth has some risks for baby and mother. Some of the risk of water birth are: Infection – As the birth is in a pool filled with water, the chances […]