Archive for the ‘Pregnancy’ Category

It has been perfectly noted that pregnant women are always in a delicate state as they experience a lot of physical and chemical changes in their bodies, which makes it difficult to adjust for pregnant women as they advance more in to their pregnancy. This is why gynecologists recommend several vitamins like folic acid, ferrous sulfate and some multivitamins capsules to help the mom gain more energy to handle the condition and give enough supplements for the brain development of the child. At the first trimester, pregnant women would experience a lot of difficulties like morning sickness, inability to eat well and mood swings, which are all normal and would later disappear. On the second trimester, things should be a lot easier as the mom would feel more normal and this is the perfect time to start on those supplements since morning sickness is already over. The third trimester would be the most challenging as the child becomes more active and heavier to carry. There would be some sleepless nights due to the movement of the child, but it should also be remembered that it is a good sign as well. On the 34th week, some doctors would recommend taking Evening Primrose Oil to help the mom have an easier labor as it helps the cervix get soften when giving birth.

One of the latest health news that I read in BBC today is that they have found a new way to “stop” premature birth. The answer is a drug used to treat cancer, Trichostatin A. The researchers are from the Newcastle University in England. Preterm labor or premature birth is also known to be one of the causes of infant death in the world. It’s hard to tell what the causes of preterm birth are but I guess all of these have something to do with the mother’s background. My sister had experienced preterm birth with her daughter, luckily the baby was strong and healthy and there was no need for incubation. My sister never really had a problem during that time, aside from early contractions. It was also a must that every pregnancy must be monitored and vitamins are taken by the mother to ensure the health of both mom and the fetus is in good hands.