| Becoming pregnant can have its share of problems | | | | recommended in the daily diet of any pregnant |
| and complications. While there may be some | | | | women. |
| complications brought by one's pre-existing medical | | | | While those who are prone to hypertension which is |
| condition such as anaemia or asthma, some are | | | | shown in a blood pressure of 140/90 may need to |
| triggered by avoidable situations, habits and practices. | | | | avoid certain foods such as those that are high in fats |
| Others just happen within the nine-month period of | | | | and cholesterol. Moderate physical exercises may also |
| being pregnant. Some complications can be avoided | | | | be necessary for pregnant women who have this |
| by the mum-to-be when due diligence is practised. | | | | pre-existing condition. But those who have gestational |
| Prenatal appointments are important for pregnant | | | | high blood pressure, so called when it only occurs after |
| women to help them determine the healthy practices | | | | the first 20 weeks of being pregnant, have lesser |
| that they need to follow while they are in the | | | | chances of complications, if none at all when the |
| nine-month journey with their baby. The first basic thing | | | | proper medication is given. |
| to practice when one has been confirmed pregnant is | | | | High blood pressure along with protein in the urine may |
| to have the routine prenatal check-ups with the | | | | be a sign of pre-eclampsia, a condition that may result |
| midwife or doctor and be kept informed. It is always | | | | in a serious complication for both the mother and the |
| best being fully aware of the health and development | | | | baby. So one is best advised to check on the doctor |
| of the baby inside the womb as well as keeping tabs | | | | or midwife so further tests can be made and medical |
| of one's health during the same period. | | | | advice is given, especially when the symptoms appear |
| Most complications, if triggered by pre-existing medical | | | | during the first few weeks of the pregnancy. |
| conditions, can be detected during the prenatal check | | | | While it is very rare that an asthmatic mother gets an |
| up. It is always advised that pregnant women be open | | | | attack during labour or delivery, asthma attacks also |
| about any possible condition they may have during | | | | need to be avoided while one is pregnant. These |
| these medical appointments, so the health provider can | | | | attacks are best prevented when one knows when |
| work around the possible solutions. | | | | and how to prevent the things that triggers such |
| First-time mothers are more anxious when they have | | | | attacks such as exposure to dust, pollen, smoke, |
| asthma, anaemia, or hypertension. But most of these | | | | chemical fumes, spores, strong perfumes and others. |
| can be remedied by medications and some healthy | | | | Some other pregnancy complications can be avoided |
| practices. With anaemia or low haemoglobin count, | | | | through regular and safe exercises, eating a balanced |
| doctors may recommend some 60 mg of iron | | | | and nutritious diet and taking the necessary vitamin and |
| supplement and 40 mcg of folic acid. Green leafy | | | | mineral supplement to keep one's self and the baby |
| vegetables, iron-fortified cereals, shellfish and lean red | | | | healthy and of course, keeping the regular prenatal |
| meat are also good sources of iron and are always | | | | appointments with the doctor or midwife. |