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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.
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.