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The vlog delves into a crucial topic: Should overweight mothers eat for two during pregnancy or focus on managing their weight? #obseityinpregnancy #maternaldiet #mediterraneandiet #gestationaldiabetesprevention #gestationalweightgain

Este vlog explica la importancia de seguridad de madres durante cesarea. Anestesia es un parte fundamental de cesarea. La mortalidad materna puede estar relacionada con anestesia en un porcentaje de madres. El porcentaje es alto en paises sin desarrollo. Hay necesidad para mejorar los recursos humanos para el acto anestesiologico.

A form of abuse, known as obstetric violence, is a harsh reality faced by mothers during childbirth daily. Risk factors for experiencing abuse from obstetricians, midwives, and birth attendants include factors like age, education levels, and previous abortion history. The significant power held by healthcare providers over mothers during childbirth, coupled with professional ignorance, often manifests as obstetric violence. The repercussions of this violence are severe and can lead to issues such as depression, breastfeeding challenges, PTSD, and reduced postpartum and childcare consultations.

Summary Appetite may go up but "eating for two" to gain weight in pregnancy is not really healthy for otherwise healthy women. When you are overweight, it is best to cut weght down in time before embarking on pregnancy. During this period taking folate supplements can help. However, as many conceptions are unplanned the burden of diet and weight mangement will fall on the shoulders of most mothers after the event. Being overweight before pregnancy increases the risk of various complications during pregnancy and gaining too much weight during pregnancy on top can increase risks to both the mother and the baby further. For overweight mothers it is best to seek professional help during antenatal care for nurtitional, exercise and weight managemnet advice. Appetite in pregnancy It is correct that your appetite will go up, but for healthy mothers "eating for two" is not necessary. Weight gain, if excessive, is not good. It can be associated with conditions such as diabet...

Summary Miscarriage, trivialised by many as the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy that occurs before the fetus can survive outside the uterus, is not a minor issue. Technically, the limit of viability is set at the 24th week of gestation, but this is subject to change in line with developments in neonatal care. Miscarriages have been described as early (under 12 weeks of gestation) or late (13-24 weeks of gestation). Recurrent miscarriage is defined as the occurrence of 3 or more consecutive miscarriages in some texts and as 2 or more miscarriages, consecutive or not, in others. Regardless, it affects 1% of women of reproductive age. Verification of diagnosis, using ultrasound, may be tricky at times and it is better to take the approach of being 'safe than sorry'. Miscarriage vs  Abortion Aroound a quarter of women who miss a period and have a positive pregnancy test end up with a pregnancy loss. Perhpas more pregnancies are lost as in the absence of testing it is not possible t...

Summary In polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS, the name associated with the presence of multiple small cysts in the ovary, is related to anovulation, infertility and features due to higher than usual levels of male hormones. Alternative names used for this condition also include polycystic ovaries, polycystic ovary disease, Stein-Leventhal syndrome and polyfollicular ovarian disease.  The signs and symptoms of PCOS manifest early after the first menstrual period during puberty.  Excess androgen. Elevated levels of the male hormone can cause physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and sometimes severe acne and male pattern baldness.  Unfortunately, frequently due to medical incompetence, the diagnosis is delayed till later life, compromising women's life quality.  Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disease in which women has high levels of androgens (male) hormones. Many problems can occur as a result of this increa...