Time spent during prenatal development creates a special bond between the mother and child. During this time‚ biological factors such as hormones pass through the placental barrier from the mother and into the fetus’ bloodstream. Additionally‚ umbilical cord transports materials such as nutrients to the fetus. Due to the direct connection‚ mothers are strongly advised not to consume teratogens such as alcohol‚ drugs‚ or other substance that may be detrimental to a fetus during pregnancy. Intangible
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Teratogens during pregnancy There are many are many reasons why expectant mothers should be careful about what they are exposed to on a daily basis. In the following discussion I will list various types of Teratogens
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Want to stay fit during pregnancy? Although weight gain is inevitable‚ you can still look great and maintain your figure. Regular exercise will keep your muscles toned and boost your overall health. It’s good for your baby too! Even a simple walk around the block can relieve pregnancy symptoms and burn extra calories. All you need is a pair of sneakers and comfortable clothes. Still have doubts? Here are the amazing benefits of exercise during pregnancy: Increase Your Energy Most moms-to-be
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Researches about exercise and pregnancy struggle with the pros and cons of exercise during pregnancy. For many years‚ physicians suggested moderate activity levels for pregnant women‚ and then made a drastic flip‚ stating that pregnant women should continue with their activities‚ or give up sedentary lifestyles in favor of regular physical exercise‚ stating that it would facilitate an easy labor and delivery. It seems‚ according to current researches about exercise during pregnancy‚ in some ways‚ both were
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Gestational Diabetes: This type of diabetes affects women during pregnancy. During pregnancy‚ the placenta produces increased levels of other hormones. This affects how the body makes insulin during pregnancy; these hormones also increase blood glucose levels which causes gestational diabetes. Many patients of this type of diabetes can control and prevent it with proper exercise and diet. However‚ some of them would need to take medication that controls blood glucose. Type 1 Diabetes: This type
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by the perceived palatability of foods. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in human nutrition‚ meal planning‚ economics‚ and preparation. They are trained to provide safe‚ evidence-based dietary advice and management to individuals (in health and disease)‚ as well as to institutions. Clinical nutritionists are health professionals who focus more specifically on the role of nutrition in
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Pregnancy comes with a lot of responsibilities which includes taking good care of your health as well as the health of your unborn child. An often neglected or overlooked aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy revolves around oral hygiene. Many people assume that dentist visits are best avoided during pregnancy or that teeth do not need any special attention or care during pregnancy. The reverse is in fact true. Your teeth and gums are twice as susceptible to decay and infection
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Name Nutrition 100 5 December 2012 CHAPTER 17 PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING – CASE STUDY Lisa and her husband have decided that they are ready to prepare for their first child. Lisa is 26 years old‚ weighs 125 pounds and is 5’6”. Lisa has been reading everything she can find on pregnancy because she knows that her prepregnancy health is important to the success of her pregnancy. She knows she should avoid alcohol‚ especially because alcohol is potentially toxic to the growing fetus in
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The article “Exercise During Pregnancy” by Raul Artal‚ M.D.‚ James F. Clapp‚ III‚ M.D.‚ and Daniel V. Vigil‚ M.D. relates to what I’ve learned about motor development because of it’s connection to Newell’s Model of Constraints. Newell’s Model has three different constraints: Individual‚ Structural‚ and Functional‚ which can impact a person’s abilities due to changing interactions in motor development that occur throughout their lifetime (Haywood‚ K.M. & Getchell‚ N.). Pregnancy is a huge Structural
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Harmful Effects of Drug Abuse during Pregnancy When a woman becomes pregnant‚ it is vital to her baby ’s health that she leads a healthy life. For a pregnant woman‚ substance abuse is twice as dangerous. Any drug use while pregnant has dangerous effects. First‚ drugs may harm her own health‚ which interferes with her ability to support the pregnancy. Second‚ some drugs can directly impair prenatal development. During pregnancy‚ virtually all drugs pose a danger. Even legal substances‚ such as alcohol
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