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Linda Barlow, Jane Wallsworth & Barbara Burt
Aquanatal classes near Salford
Worsley Pool, Salford, Worsley Leisure Centre Bridgewater Rd Worsley Manchester M28 3AB UK
Iron is an essential nutrition during pregnancy. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your red blood cell is less than the required count. During pregnancy, iron helps create haemoglobin for you and your baby. Lack of haemoglobin can cause tiredness, breathlessness and can have severe complications like preterm delivery, infant mortality, or low birth weight. How much Iron is needed during pregnancy? A normal person needs 18 mg of iron every day. During pregnancy, this intake should be around 27 mg every day. What are the causes of low iron? Lack of Iron in your diet: If your diet does not contain enough of iron, you might get iron deficiency. If you are a vegetarian, ensure you also get proper vitamin C in your diet so that your body absorbs the iron you take. Loss of blood: If you have any previous surgery experience where you had lost a lot of blood, you can be the case of iron deficiency. Women with high blood loss during periods can also get iron deficiency. Lack of Iron Supplements during Pregnancy: Pregnancy is a period when your body need more iron, not only for you but also for your baby. Consult your doctor and […]
Insomnia is a condition in which people face sleep disorders. People with this syndrome might face difficulty falling asleep, feel tired, sleepy throughout their day. If not handled as required, it may also lead to depression in the long run. It is always advised to a pregnant lady to get enough sleep during their pregnancy term. This is due to the fact that you might end up getting less sleep once the baby arrives. However, some pregnant women might feel insomnia during their pregnancy term too. This is more often faced either during their first or last trimester. The good thing here is that insomnia does not affect your baby, so relax and address this issue calmly. Reasons for Pregnancy Insomnia Stress and anxiety about your new baby, you becoming a mom.Leg Cramps or Leg Restlessness.Frequent urge to go to the toilet.Nausea. Getting uncomfortable feeling in your own bed.Breast Tenderness.Acidity and Heartburn.Backache.Hormonal Imbalance. How to Deal With Insomnia? Eat Right: Ensure you are not having too much caffeine during your day. Avoid having a lot of tea, coffee, chocolates, cold drinks, etc. as they contain caffeine and can be a cause of insomnia.Avoid Spicy Food: Too much spicy food can […]
Folic acid also known as Vitamin B9 is one of the most important vitamin you need to take before conception and during pregnancy. Your midwife or doctor would have already recommended you to take a prenatal vitamin which includes the daily recommended requisite of 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your baby’s brain and spinal cord. You can also top it up every morning with a bowl of dry fruit and fortified cereal (corn flakes / oats). Why do I need Folic Acid, what are the benefits? Folic acid is very important for the development of a healthy foetus. Folic acid can reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) significantly. Your baby’s neural tube may not close correctly due to the lack of Folic acid and she could develop the following health problems Spina bifida: incomplete spinal cord development Anencephaly: incomplete brain development Cleft lip and palate Premature birth Low birth weight Miscarriage Poor growth in the womb Preeclampsia Heart disease Stroke Some types of cancers Alzheimer’s disease What is Folic Acid and when should I start taking Folic Acid? Folic acid is a form of a Vitamin B called […]