Thrombosis during pregnancy is a change in circulation that occurs due to hormonal changes during this period and compression of the uterus in the pelvic region, which makes blood circulation in the legs difficult, facilitating the formation of clots and, consequently, thrombosis. Due to the obstruction of the vein or artery by the clot and, […]
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Pregnancy symptoms, 7 main signs that you are pregnant Spots on the skin, the urge to pee all the time, cramps and even bleeding are some pregnancy symptoms that can go unnoticed. Some women dream about pregnancy, in which case others are terrified of that moment. But what they all have in common is the […]
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Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is a change in the thyroid gland that leads to increased production of the hormones T3 and T4, resulting in symptoms such as accelerated or irregular heartbeat, tremors in the hands or weight loss for no apparent reason. Hyperthyroidism can appear before or during pregnancy, and is usually caused by Graves’ disease, […]
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During pregnancy, men may experience some symptoms similar to women, such as morning sickness, urgency to urinate, dizziness or weight gain, for example, especially in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. This can happen when the father shows great empathy and compassion for the pregnant woman, somatizing the symptoms of pregnancy, this situation being […]
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A racing heart during pregnancy is normal due to the common physiological changes during this period with the aim of providing oxygen and nutrients to the baby, and is more common in the third trimester of pregnancy. Therefore, it is normal for the heart to beat faster, with an increase in heart rate at rest, […]
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Urinary incontinence during pregnancy is a common situation that causes an urgent need to go to the bathroom and jets of urine when coughing, laughing or running, for example. Although it is a problem that generally disappears after childbirth, in cases of induced labor or in situations where the baby weighs more than 4 kg, […]
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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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Rubella is a relatively common childhood disease that, when it appears during pregnancy, can cause malformations in the baby such as microcephaly, deafness or changes in the eyes. Therefore, ideally, women should take the vaccine against the disease before becoming pregnant. The rubella vaccine is normally taken in childhood, but women who do not receive […]
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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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