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About Pregnancy Care
Getting good care before, during, and after your pregnancy is very important. It can help your baby grow and develop and keep you both healthy. It is the best way to be sure your little one gets a head start on a healthy life.
What is Pregnancy Care?
Pregnancy care can be a lengthy process for an expecting mother. It consists of pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and post-pregnancy care. This could be a long duration and needs complete assistance throughout the pregnancy. Pregnancy care combines a healthy diet, on-time treatments, necessary diagnostic tests, regular physical activities, maintained body weight, etc. Giving birth to a new life needs extreme consciousness, and one needs to nurture their bodies absolutely to prepare for pregnancy. Consult the best gynecologist for guidance and assistance throughout your pregnancy journey.
Types of Care:
Antenatal Care
This is a necessary step to take care of before giving birth to a new life. Antenatal care is about preparing a body for conception and getting a brief knowledge about pregnancy from conceiving a baby until delivery.
Prenatal Care
This is an essential part of pregnancy duration, it helps in minimizing the complications during the pregnancy. Prenatal care also reduces the health risks of the expecting mother.
Postnatal Care
This is necessary for the mother and a newly born child. The duration is usually considered as six weeks post-delivery, where both the mother and baby need extreme attention and care.
Neonatal Care
This is specifically for newborn babies. It is imperative for babies to reduce the chances of health conditions in the future. This is usually considered to last six weeks, where vaccination is also done for the immunization of the child.
DIAGNOSIS
The gynecologist may recommend a few diagnostic tests to check the healthy pregnancy or to detect any underlying condition:
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Breast exam– The test is usually done to detect any lump in the breasts. The ultrasound is done without harmful radiation and is safe during pregnancy.
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Pap smear test– The doctor will take tissue from the uterus while inserting a speculum in your vagina. The collected sample will be sent to the lab for culture to detect cervical cancer.
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Blood test- This is usually recommended to detect the level of hemoglobin, sugar level, or any underlying cause that can turn into risk or complication in due course.
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Urine test- This is the most common lab test, which is suggested to find any infection in the expecting mother’s body.
POSSIBLE PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS:
Pregnancy is a complex process. While many women have normal pregnancies, complications can occur. However, having a complication does not mean you will not have a healthy baby. It means your provider will monitor you closely and take special care of you and your baby during the remainder of your term.
Common complications include:
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Diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes).
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High blood pressure during pregnancy (preeclampsia). Your provider will talk with you about how to care for yourself if you have preeclampsia.
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Premature or preterm changes in the cervix.
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Problems with the placenta. It may cover the cervix, pull away from the womb, or not work as well as it should.
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Vaginal bleeding.
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Early labor.
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Your baby is not growing well.
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Your baby has medical problems.
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It can be scary to think about possible problems. But it is important to be aware so you can tell your provider if you notice unusual symptoms.
Preventions:
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There are few tips for expecting mothers to follow for smoother and healthy pregnancy while taking care of themselves:
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Maintain healthy lifestyle practices like a minimal physical activity routine for a healthy pregnancy.
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Go for regular checkups scheduled by your gynecologist to minimize the risks of pregnancy.
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Attend counseling during your pregnancy duration to be around other expecting mothers for positive energy and to accept the body and hormonal changes.
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Follow all the guidelines given by your gynecologist regarding dietary changes for healthy digestion.
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Maintain regular body weight to have a healthy pregnancy.
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Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol, and it can cause side effects and other complications during pregnancy.
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Take medication on time prescribed by your gynecologist if you have any condition to avoid any risks.
PREGNANCY CARE SPECIALISTS DOCTORS
Dr. ABCD
MBBS,
10 yrs of experience
Dr. ABCD
MBBS,
10 yrs of experience
Dr. ABCD
MBBS,
10 yrs of experience
Vaginal Delivery care
The mother may feel soreness in the vagina after delivering a child. If a tear occurs during a delivery or if the gynecologist has made an incision, the cut may take time to heal. It is advised to take care of yourself after vaginal delivery to regain strength. The doctor provides instructions for the healing process to ease the discomfort and soreness.
C-Section Delivery Care
It is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made on the lower abdomen to remove the baby from the uterus. As reported by gynecologists, the mother can resume normal activities within a month. However, a complete recovery may take 3-4 months. The doctor advises a set of guidelines that need to be followed post-cesarean delivery to make the recovery process smoother and faster.
