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Yoga is one of the most recommended for pregnant women because it is not a violent sport or that may entail some risk to the pregnant woman or the unborn baby.

The word yoga in Sanskrit means “to unite”, is originally from India but has spread worldwide and have emerged different types of yoga to over time, what is clear is that for a balance between body and mental state of people for better living.

Yoga is based on relaxation, breathing, postures, or asanas do to improve the elasticity of body and concentration. With the practice of yoga for pregnant women helps strengthen the pelvic area, to eliminate back pain and cramps and anxiety control.

The practice of yoga during pregnancy helps improve breathing and control the movements and relax, fundamental things that will help the mother to give birth better. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many doubts as to whether it is beneficial or not vaccinated while pregnant, as there is always doubt that the fetus may suffer damage, without embarrassment when talking about the flu vaccine because it’s a different story, according to Study Group Influenza (GEG), the flu vaccine is very important for the mother and baby. Experts say that the passive transfer of antibodies from mother to infant defends against influenza. Last year only 4.1% of vaccinated pregnant women, a figure that doctors considered very low.

It is important that the mother knows that the flu vaccine is compatible with breastfeeding. In these days when the cold starts in Spain and Europe has increased by 7% the percentage of population over 65 who have been vaccinated against seasonal flu, reaching a rate of immunization at the national level of 17% in this group . Of these, 13.4% are women and 21.8% are men, as extracted from the latest data from GRIPOMETRO, an initiative STUDY GROUP FLU (GEG) that aims to promote vaccination against this disease, especially among risk groups such as pregnant women. Read the rest of this entry »

This was revealed by a study in Denmark indicates that analgesic (pain medications) ingested by pregnant women increase the risk of undescended testicles in male babies future.

While it is true that doctors do not advise expectant mothers ingest pills or drugs to help prevent pain such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, there are many pregnant women who take the same way and may cause damage to their children.

Authorities recommend that if women during pregnancy need to take medication such as paracetamol do so in small doses to avoid risks and sporadically. Read the rest of this entry »

there are certain drugs that are not suitable to be provided to infants especially for infants who are prone to allergies.
1. Chew Tablet

Chewable tablet form of drugs is very dangerous for babies. If your baby is eating solid foods and you want to give chewable tablets, the tablets should be crushed first, then mixed in a spoonful of soft food such as yogurt or applesauce. To obtain the appropriate dose, make sure you eat the baby food on the spoon. However, there are several types of chewable tablets that should not be crushed, because it can eliminate an important substance in it. Ask for further clarification on the doctor if your baby is given a chewable tablet.

2. Medication for Adults

Give the baby medication for adults with doses adjusted very dangerous. If the packaging is not listed on the label dose for infants, then do not give your baby the drug.

3. Prescription Drugs For People or Other Diseases

Drugs prescribed to another person or other diseases could be ineffective or even harmful if given to your baby. Provide only prescription medication for her and in accordance with the disease.

4. Drug Expiration

Discard immediately if the drugs had expired, because it would be dangerous if the equipment is used. Similarly, drugs that have undergone changes in color and shape. But do not throw it into the closet, because it will affect the moisture content of soil to be used as drinking water. To be safe, keep out of reach of children and throw away the trash.

many mothers who do not know what to do when their babies are sick, therefore many choose to use such drugs in adults. the mother does not understand that the drug is also not good for the health of children can even cause death.
Tiny infants are more susceptible to side effects than adults. So be careful in choosing drugs for little. The following drugs are not recommended by doctors to give to your baby.

1. Aspirin

Do not give aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin to a baby, because aspirin would cause the baby to be susceptible to Reye syndrome (Reye syndrome: a surprise attack the form of interference
respiratory and digestive tract for several days and ended with a swelling of the brain characterized by seizures or coma, red). Medicines for children are also sold in stores is not necessarily free aspirin, which has another name for salicylic acid. So, read the label carefully and ask your doctor if you are not sure whether the drug contains aspirin.

2. Anti Nausea Drugs

Never give your baby anti-nausea drugs, because these drugs have major side effects, unless the doctor recommends it. According to Dr. Caroline, OMC Hospital Sp.A from Jakarta, a drug that usually contains metoclopramide as eliminating nausea if given to infants will cause extrapyramidal disorder that attacks nerve. Nausea in babies usually only lasts a moment, and will be lost without being certain drugs. If your baby is vomiting and dehydrated, immediately went to the doctor for further treatment.