The postpartum diet should contain, on average, 400 more calories than the woman is used to eating in her daily life, to ensure good milk production. During this phase, …
Feeding during pregnancy should be rich in iron to prevent anemia and folic acid to ensure a good formation of the baby’s nervous system, but above all it should …
Feeding in pregnancy if it is rich in sugars and fats can determine whether the baby will be obese, in childhood and in adulthood because the excess of these …
The mother’s diet during breastfeeding must be balanced and varied, and it is important to eat fruits, whole grains, vegetables and greens, avoiding the consumption of processed foods with …
The feeding of the pregnant woman during pregnancy has no influence to prevent colic in the baby at birth. This is because the cramps in the baby are a natural …
Allergies are very common in pregnancy, especially in women who have previously suffered from allergic reactions. However, it is common for symptoms to get worse during this phase, due to …
The consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is contraindicated, because when passing through the placenta, alcohol has to be metabolized by the baby’s liver, remaining in your body for some …
The transmission of AIDS can happen during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding, and therefore, what the HIV positive pregnant woman must do to avoid contamination of the baby includes taking …
After delivery you need to use a postpartum absorbent for approximately 40 days, and you need to change it every 3-4 hours or whenever it is very dirty. During this …
Some drugs like Arthrotec, Lipitor and Isotretinoin are contraindicated during pregnancy because they have teratogenic effects that can lead to miscarriage or cause serious changes in the baby. Misoprostol, …