The nine months of your life are crucial; it launches a new episode of your life. Therefore you must act seriously enough to cut down on unhealthy food habits. Most importantly you must make yourself aware of the different disorders that might occur. If precautions are not taken at the proper time, these can lead to complications and even unfortunate miscarriages.
Say No to Alcohol and Drugs
Consumption of alcohol during this period of nine months is risky. Alcohol is said to cause several birth defects. You must be aware of the different medicines you take; for certain antibiotics can have adverse effects on your body and especially on the developing fetus. You must stop smoking cigarettes and relying on drugs for temporary satisfaction. These can terminate pregnancy and also lead to birth defects.
Common Disorders
Disorders that are likely to occur during your pregnancy are anemia, thomboembolic disease and several urinary tract infections. The common symptom of these disorders is high fever.
Fever might seem to be a less harmful term but for a pregnant woman it might pose as a serious threat. If you feel feverish during the first trimester, act spontaneously. This is because fever as high as 103°F not only enhances the chances of miscarriages but may also affect the fetuses developing brain and spinal cord. Fever at the advanced stages of your pregnancy may cause irregular labor pain. German measles, viral infections like mumps, jaundice, chicken pox, protozoan infections and bacterial infections in the vagina may have dire effects on the fetus. On the other hand, thomboembolic disease of blood clotting may cause fateful injuries at the time of the birth of your child. Anemia is a common problem in pregnant women. Anemia may make the mother to be extremely tired, gasping for breath at times. It can also make her feel light-headed. It is therefore advisable, that you keep in touch with your doctor, and go for check up regularly for the safety of your child and of course for yourself.
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