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By Alan, on October 4th, 2011%
Infections can cause miscarriages and are transferred to the unborn during birth. Serious illnesses can leave permanent damage or even death. While there are currently a few infectious diseases, immunizations of the mother when already pregnant may be supplemented.
For example:
Bacteria:
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis): chlamydial conjunctivitis and pneumonia in the newborn
Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae): Gonoblennorrhoe
Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes): Granulomatosis infantiseptica
Group B . . . → Read More: Infections during pregnancy
By Alan, on October 3rd, 2011%
The youngest person who brought a healthy child into the world was the Peruvian Lina Medina . The beginning of the pregnancy was carried out when she was 5 and a half years old (conceived when she was 4.)
The oldest world record for giving birth is currently held by a Spanish woman from Barcelona, in 2006 after . . . → Read More: World’s youngest and oldest mothers
By Alan, on September 15th, 2011%
Overdue vaccinations with inactivated vaccines may be safely administered to pregnant women, according to current recommendations in the second and third trimester, during the first trimester only, Totstoff vaccinations should be given. Before pregnancy, Totstoff vaccinations are not a reason to postpone a pregnancy.
Vaccination with live vaccines are contraindicated (such as measles, mumps and rubella) from three . . . → Read More: Pregnancy and Vaccinations
By Alan, on July 22nd, 2011%
After nine glorious months of carrying a baby and being blessed with the birth of a beautiful child, when you glimpse into the mirror all you see is weight in all the places it shouldn’t be. At the front of all new mums’ minds is post natal weight reduction. This is particular is an obsession with . . . → Read More: Post natal weight reduction
By Alan, on May 15th, 2011%
The Human Embryology and Fertility Authority (HFEA) wants to reduce the number of twins or triplets that are born after a mother has received fertility treatment since studies now show that these babies are more apt to die, be premature and be more underweight than “singletons.”
At least 50% of twins are born premature and have low . . . → Read More: Less multiple births recorded from fertility treatment
By admin, on April 7th, 2009%
Your pregnancy is a really special time for you, your mind and body are preparing for motherhood and everything about you is changing. The body undergoes many changes during pregnancy and women often ignore the changes in their feet.
Did you know that many women’s feet increase in size by one or two show sizes during pregnancy? . . . → Read More: Treat your tootsies during pregnancy!
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