Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes Diet
Food is vital for diabetics, there are many foods that are prohibited and must constantly care for sugar levels in the blood. Women who suffer from diabetes and going through a pregnancy should take into account some important factors in a gestational diabetes diet is essential to normalize blood glucose levels for the welfare of the child and to ensure seamless growth.
The diet should be according to each pregnant specifically taking into account body weight before pregnancy, metabolism, physical activity level and even the customs and habits of each woman.
Gestational diet must be complete, which means it must provide sufficient amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats as well as vitamins and minerals, especially iron and calcium are minerals of higher requirement throughout the duration pregnancy.
Pregnancy in women with diabetes
You have diabetes and you want a child. Is it dangerous for you or the baby? How to avoid complications? Before you even conceive the child, please talk with your doctor. It is important to plan this event with him.
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The pregnancy of the diabetic woman is considered a risk pregnancy. However, it can take place without any problem, provided that glycemic control is as perfect as possible at the time of conception and during pregnancy. This will require careful monitoring of blood glucose, and regular medical monitoring.
Pregnancy aggravates diabetes
Pregnancy in women diabétiquePendant pregnancy, the mother’s body undergoes profound changes. The placenta secretes a particular hormone, placental lactogen (HLP), which will increase insulin resistance of the organism. This hormone and produced from the fifth week, and much more important for the 9 months.
Vaccines in pregnancy: Is it necessary to apply any?
Routine vaccine in pregnant women is a tetanus shot. Apply two doses: the first between weeks 20 and 24, and the second four weeks after the first. This scheme can be modified on the basis of vaccination history of the mother.
Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that infect wounds and produces a toxin (toxoid) that is fatal. The vaccine stimulates production of antibodies in maternal blood and protects the baby from neonatal tetanus, a very severe disease that is usually fatal.
In addition, you can apply vaccines containing inactivated virus such as hepatitis A or B and influenza vaccine, but you should always check with your obstetrician.