X-rays during pregnancy are considered safe, as long as they are performed under medical advice and do not exceed the maximum recommended radiation. Furthermore, the correct use of the lead apron on the belly is important to prevent radiation from reaching the baby. Generally, the maximum recommended radiation during pregnancy is 5 rads or 5000 […]
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Flu in pregnancy is caused by an infection with the influenza virus, easily transmitted through contact with an infected person, and resulting in symptoms such as high fever, sore throat or runny or stuffy nose. During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system undergoes changes and can become overloaded and weakened and, therefore, the pregnant woman is […]
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Uterine cerclage is a surgery indicated to prevent premature birth in women who have cervical insufficiency, which is a dilation that can begin in the first or second trimester of pregnancy. This surgery, also called cerclage of the cervix or cervical cerclage, is performed by the obstetrician in the hospital, transvaginally and, in some cases, […]
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Cold sores during pregnancy are normal, as there is a weakening of the pregnant woman’s immune system, which leads to the appearance of herpes sores in the mouth, which can be itchy and painful. Cold sores during pregnancy do not pass to the baby and do not harm their health, but they must be treated […]
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The presence of protein in the urine during pregnancy is a common and normal change, which is normally related to the increased work of the kidneys to filter excess fluids in this new phase of the woman’s life. However, when the amount of protein in the urine is very high, generally above 300 mg per […]
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Weight gain during pregnancy happens to all women and is part of a healthy pregnancy. Still, it is important to keep your weight under control to avoid gaining excess weight, which can harm the pregnant woman’s health and the baby’s development. The amount of weight that can be gained during pregnancy varies from one woman […]
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During menopause it is not possible to get pregnant spontaneously, as the body is not capable of adequately producing all the hormones necessary for the maturation of the egg and preparation of the uterus, which ends up making pregnancy impossible. Menopause begins when a woman goes 12 months in a row without menstruating naturally, without […]
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Medications prohibited during pregnancy can cause fetal malformation or miscarriage and, therefore, it is important that if treatment is necessary during pregnancy, the obstetrician is consulted. According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), medications can be classified according to their risk to pregnancy, with those classified as risk X being those medications that should […]
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Some home remedies to get pregnant faster, such as angelica tea, agnocasto tea or orange, spinach and oat juice, are rich in phytosterols, fatty acids and vitamins that help improve blood circulation, regulate hormonal production, in addition to increasing sexual desire and desire, which can facilitate the process of getting pregnant. These home remedies can […]
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Sinusitis during pregnancy is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses that leads to the accumulation of secretions in the cavities of the nose, eyes and face, resulting in symptoms such as headache, runny nose and a feeling of pressure in the face. Sinusitis during pregnancy can be caused by viral, bacterial or fungal infections, or […]
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