This article examines the unusual risks that women face during pregnancy. It sets out to enlighten women and couples about risks. Precautions should be taken at all times.
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Cellphone radiation may not be good for fetuses in a mother’s wound. Exposure to such radiation is now linked to the rising rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other behavioural difficulties children face, according to a new Yale study.
Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine emphasized that the experiments were conducted on mice. Although further research is necessary on human, researchers did indeed trumpet in their study’s findings. It was indeed a significant breakthrough.
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Pregnant teens are at higher risk of getting high blood pressures during pregnancy. This type of high blood pressure is called pregnancy induced hypertension. There is also a risk of preeclampsia which combines blood pressure with excessive protein in urine, swelling of the mother’s hands and face and even organ damage.
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Obesity during pregnancy is linked to autism according to the Winnipeg Free Press. In the United States, almost 60% of women at a child bearing age of 20 to 39 are overweight and 1/3 of them are obese.
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Gestational diabetes is when glucose levels are elevated and diabetic symptoms appear during pregnancy in someone who was not diagnosed with diabetes. In most cases, all diabetic symptoms disappear following delivery. However, those with gestational diabetes are increasingly at risk of developing diabetes later in life, especially if they were overweight before pregnancy.
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Be sure to check that you do not have any STDs, especially Chlamydia. This infectious disease can be associated with premature labor and rupture of the membranes.
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Magnesium sulfate also known as epson salt is often used for the treatment of constipation and heartburn. Consuming this salt assists in the increasing the level of magnesium present in the body. Excess amount of magnesium in the body can show as magnesium sulfate toxicity symptoms.
When you’re pregnant, magnesium helps build and repair your body’s tissues. A severe deficiency during pregnancy may lead to preeclampsia, poor fetal growth, and even infant mortality.
Like many vitamins and minerals, excessive amounts of magnesium can be toxic. As noted by the National Institutes of Health, foods generally do not have enough magnesium to be toxic, but taking magnesium supplements can lead to overdose. Symptoms include mental status changes such as disorientation, confusion and changes in the level of consciousness. It may also have an effect on the fetuses’ brain and heart, causing dangerous complications.
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In the first two weeks post conception and the second two weeks in the last menstrual period, the embryo is resilient to the poorly forming effects of x rays. Doses higher than 5 rad or 50 mSv can cause a miscarriage.
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Pregnancy places additional stress on kidneys. Active kidneys can cause problems during pregnancy and may even lead to a loss. This means if you have lupus, do not become pregnant. Treat the disorder first, getting it under control.
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Anti-depressants may increase chances of a pre-term delivery. Check with your doctor before you do anything rash.
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Unmarried women and those in lower socioeconomic groups experience an increasing level of risks during pregnancy. There are many factors, most notably lack of prenatal care.
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