Category: Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
TORCH Syndrome
Thrombophlebitis
Postpartum Recuperation
It is recommended for the mother to rest the first ten days postpartum.
Continue reading “Postpartum Recuperation”Fiber-rich foods for pregnancy
Daily dietary requirements of Fiber during Pregnancy is 28g, it remains the same as that for non-pregnant women.
Continue reading “Fiber-rich foods for pregnancy”Labor Influencers – The 4 “P’s” of Birth
- Passage
- Passenger
- Powers
- Psyche
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Classification
Prevent high blood pressure (hypertension) from progressing
Good diet and great sources of protein
Great to reduce blood pressure
- Watermelon
- Cucumber
- Parsley
- Onion
- Garlic
How Is Blood Pressure Measured?
Recommendation for at least 30 minutes before the test:
– Avoid caffeine
– Avoid exercise
Toxoplasmosis
Is a protozoal infection caused by the intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Continue reading “Toxoplasmosis”Environment matters
Creating the right environment to give birth
Laboring women environment should:
1.- Be Quiet & Peaceful
2.- Be Warm
3.- Be Dark
4.- Be Private
5.- Be Intimate
6.- Have Essential oils diffuser
7.- Have snacks
