Synara Misha Gunos

October 30,2020
Activity 2
Health

1.What are the best ways of informing people about proper health care during
pregnancy?
- Prenatal care is health care that a woman gets while pregnant. Going early and
regularly for prenatal care can help moms-to-be and their babies stay healthy.
Regular care lets doctors find and deal with any problems as soon as
possible.It's important to start prenatal care as early as possible ideally, before a
woman even becomes pregnant.Key to protecting the health of your child is to
get regular prenatal care. If you think you're pregnant, call your health care
provider to schedule your first prenatal appointment. Many health care providers,
though, won't schedule the first visit before 8 weeks of pregnancy, unless there is
a problem.At this first visit, your health care provider will probably do a pregnancy
test, and will figure out how many weeks pregnant you are based on a physical
examination and the date of your last period. He or she will also use this
information to predict your delivery date (an ultrasound done sometime later in
your pregnancy will help to verify that date).If you're healthy and there are no
complicating risk factors, most health care providers will want to see you:every 4
weeks until the 28th week of pregnancy then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks then
once a week until delivery Throughout your pregnancy, your health care provider
will check your weight and blood pressure while also checking the growth and
development of your baby (by doing things like feeling your abdomen, listening
for the fetal heartbeat starting during the second trimester, and measuring your
belly). During the span of your pregnancy, you'll also have prenatal tests,
including blood, urine, and cervical tests, and probably at least one
ultrasound.When choosing a health care provider to counsel and treat you during
your pregnancy, your options include:obstetricians/gynecologists (also known as
OB/GYNs): doctors who specialize in pregnancy and childbirth, as well as
women's health care family practitioners: doctors who provide a range of services
for patients of all ages — in some cases, this includes obstetrical care certified
nurse-midwives: advanced practice nurses specializing in women's health care
needs, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care for
uncomplicated pregnancies. There are also other kinds of midwives, but you
should look for one with formal training who's been certified in the field. Any of
these is a good choice if you're healthy and there's no reason to anticipate
complications with your pregnancy and delivery. However, nurse-midwives do
 need to have a doctor available for the delivery in case an unexpected problem
arises or a cesarean section (C-section) is required.

2. What are ways of ensuring that woman receive adequate nutrition in all stages of
pregnancy?
- Most doctors recommend that pregnant women take a prenatal vitamin and
mineral supplement every day in addition to eating a healthy diet. Taking a
supplement ensures that you and your baby get enough important nutrients like
folic acid and iron. But don't overdo it — taking too much can be harmful for you
and your bababy. Alcohol, Caffeine, and Fish
Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not drink
alcohol. Drinks containing alcohol include beer, wine, liquor, mixed drinks, and
malt beverages. Even moderate drinking during pregnancy can cause behavioral
or developmental problems for a baby. Heavy drinking during pregnancy can
result in serious problems for the baby, including malformation and intellectual
disability. While it’s unclear whether or not high caffeine intake leads to
miscarriage, it appears moderate caffeine intake (about two 8-ounce cups of
coffee) does not. Still, it’s probably a good idea to limit caffeine in your diet during
your pregnancy. Too much caffeine can interfere with sleep, contribute to nausea,
and lead to dehydration. Fish can be a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty
acids, and other healthy nutrients. But pregnant women should take care to avoid
certain kinds of fish because they contain high levels of mercury, which can harm
a growing baby. Fish you should avoid include shark, swordfish, king mackerel,
and tilefish. Develop a plan for their reproductive life.
Increase their daily intake of folic acid (one of the B vitamins) to at least 400
micrograms. ...
Make sure their immunizations are up to date.
Control diabetes and other medical conditions.
Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs.
Attain a healthy weight.

3. How can the difficulties assiociated with pregnancy be eased

- Your body has a great deal to do during pregnancy. Sometimes the changes
taking place can cause irritation or discomfort, and sometimes you may be
concerned. There's rarely any need for alarm, but you should mention anything
that's worrying you to your maternity team. This page offers information on some
of the more common problems.Constipation in pregnancy The hormonal changes
in your body may cause you to become constipated very early on in your
pregnancy. Avoiding constipation To help prevent constipation, you can:eat foods
that are high in fibre, such as wholemeal breads and cereals, fruit and
 vegetables, and pulses such as beans and lentils – read more about having a
healthy diet in pregnancy exercise regularly to keep your muscles toned – read
more about exercise in pregnancy drink plenty of water avoid iron supplements,
which can make you constipated – ask your doctor if you can either manage
without them or change to a different type. Cramp in pregnancy Cramp is a
sudden, sharp pain, usually in your calf muscles or feet. It's most common at
night. Nobody really knows why it happens, but there are some ideas about
causes of cramp and why it can occur in pregnancy. Avoiding cramp Regular
gentle exercise in pregnancy, particularly ankle and leg movements, will improve
your circulation and may help prevent cramp. Try these foot exercises:bend and
stretch your foot vigorously up and down 30 times rotate your foot 8 times one
way and 8 times the other way repeat with the other foot How to ease cramp It
usually helps if you pull your toes hard up towards your ankle or rub the muscle
hard.
Feeling faint in pregnancy Pregnant women can often feel faint. This is due to
hormonal changes. Fainting happens if your brain is not getting enough blood
and, therefore, not enough oxoxygen.You are most likely to feel faint if you stand
up too quickly from a chair or out of a bath, but it can also happen when you are
lying on your back.

4. Why do you think incorrect information regarding practices in pregnancy is common?

- Most pregnancies progress without incident. But approximately 8 percent of all
pregnancies involve complications that, if left untreated, may harm the mother or
the baby. While some complications relate to health problems that existed before
pregnancy, others occur unexpectedly and are unavoidable. It can be scary to
hear that doctors have diagnosed a complication. You may be worried about your
baby’s health and your own health. You may even feel panic that perhaps
something you did (or didn’t do) caused this to happen. These feelings are
completely normal. It may reassure you to know that nothing you did caused
these complications. And beyond that these complications are treatable. The
best thing you can do for you and your baby is to get prenatal care from a
provider you trust. With early detection and proper care, you increase the
chances of keeping you and your baby healthy.

5. What are the affects on the child if the proper steps before, during, and after
pregnancy are followed?
- The baby will get healthy and will not get prone to any diseases.