Nutritional Values

Effect of anemia on your pregnancy Brought to U.... http://successgain.us     and    http://successgain.info My memories Effect of anemia on your pregnancy Posted in 2013 It's normal to feel worried about being diagnosed with anemia, but mild anemia that's diagnosed and treated early shouldn't pose a problem during your pregnancy. Most experts agree that anemia in pregnancy is more of a concern if it's severe, untreated, or lasts a long time. If your provider advises you take iron supplements, and you take them as prescribed, your condition shou ld improve. If you have a more severe case of anemia, you may be treated with IV iron supplements, or possibly even a blood transfusion if your hemoglobin falls to 6 g/dL or less. If you have severe anemia, and it doesn't get better with initial treatment, your healthcare provider may refer you to a specialist for care. You may need to see a hematologist or a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist to fig...

Know about Cholesterol  Brought to U.... http://successgain.us     and    http://successgain.info My memories Know about Cholesterol Posted in 2013 Cholesterol is an oil-based substance and does not mix with the blood, which is water-based. It is carried around the body by lipoproteins. Two types of lipoprotein carry the parcels of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)  - cholesterol carried by this type is known as "bad" cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)  - cholesterol carried by this type is known as "good" cholesterol. Cholesterol has four primary functions, without which we could not survive, these are: contributing to the structure of cell walls making up digestive bile acids in the intestine allowing the body to produce vitamin D enabling the body to make certain hormones My advise 1...  We get the energy with cholesterol food to do any hard work. 2...  We should take...

Antibiotics during Pregnancy Brought to U.... http://successgain.us     and    http://successgain.info My memories Antibiotics during Pregnancy Posted in 2016 Antibiotics are commonly prescribed during pregnancy. The specific medication must be chosen carefully, however. Some antibiotics are OK to take during pregnancy, while others are not. Safety depends on various factors, including the type of antibiotic, when in your pregnancy you take the antibiotic, how much you take, what possible effects it might have on your pregnancy and for how long you're on antibiotics. Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy: Penicillins, including amoxicillin, ampicillin Cephalosporins, including cefaclor, cephalexin Erythromycin Clindamycin Certain other antibiotics are believed to pose risks during pregnancy. For example, tetracyclines can discolor a developing baby's teeth. Tetracyclines aren't recommended for use...

Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia Brought to U.... http://successgain.us     and    http://successgain.info My memories Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia Posted in 2013 You might not have any symptoms, especially if your anemia is mild. Sometimes tiredness is the only symptom you notice. And it's common to feel tired during pregnancy, so many women don't realize that a lack of iron is making them feel more tired than normal. Fatigue and weakness are the most common symptoms of severe anemia. Other symptoms include: Shortness of breath Dizziness Headache Pale complexion Palpitations Chest pain Irritability or poor concentration An unpleasant urge to move your legs during periods of inactivity (restless legs syndrome) Leg cramps Craving nonfood items (pica) or ice to suck or chew on Pale lips, inner eyelids, and the inside of your mouth Spoon-shaped nails Glossy tongue Cracks in the corners of your mouth My advise 1......

Risks of Anemia in Pregnancy Brought to U.... http://successgain.us     and    http://successgain.info My memories Risks of Anemia in Pregnancy Posted in 2013 Yes. Pregnancy increases your likelihood of becoming anemic. During pregnancy, the recommended amount of iron increases from 18 milligrams (mg) per day to 27 mg per day. You need extra iron to support additional red blood cells, the placenta, and your growing baby. Plus, the extra iron prepares your body for any blood loss that may occur when you give birth. But there are other factors outside pregnancy that increase your risk further, including: Heavy menstrual periods A diet low in iron rich foods A diet low in vitamin-C-rich foods (which help with iron absorption) Eating too many foods or drinks that reduce iron absorption (like dairy products, foods containing soy, coffee and tea) A short gap between pregnancies Being younger than 20 when you become pregnant Having a...

Mother's affection on her child Brought to U.... http://successgain.us     and    http://successgain.info My memories Mother's affection on her child Posted in 2012 The following reflections are taken from an informal lecture given by Prof.  Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira  on May 24, 1995. His words have been translated and adapted for publication without his revision. –Ed. Our Lady is the archetype of all mothers. Sometimes, a child senses her maternal goodness symbolically through the ambience of a pious family. The affections of this family create an occasion for graces. The first experiences a child has with this affection lead him, though still young, to compare life within the family with that without. Thus, he affirms: “There is nothing like the family!” He sees that the caresses and love he receives there exist nowhere else. All this affection can be summarized in one word: family. While the word family represents many...

Types anemia during pregnancy Brought to U.... http://successgain.us     and    http://successgain.info My memories Types anemia during pregnancy Posted in 2013 Types of Anemia During Pregnancy Several types of anemia can develop during pregnancy. These include: Iron-deficiency anemia Folate-deficiency anemia Vitamin B12 deficiency Iron-deficiency anemia.  This type of anemia occurs when the body doesn't have enough iron to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin. That's a protein in red blood cells. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. In iron-deficiency anemia, the blood cannot carry enough oxygen to tissues throughout the body.  Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy Folate-deficiency anemia . Folate is the vitamin found naturally in certain foods like green leafy vegetables A type of B vitamin, the body needs folate to produce new cells, including healthy re...