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The Urine pregnancy test
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can pick up pregnancy as from due date of period.
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pregnancy test target
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hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
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pregnancy test results
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+ve 2 lines
-ve 1 line |
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Pregnancy risks
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Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets)
Rhesus incompatibilities Elderly (over 35yrs), History – bleeding, still births Epileptics, Diabetics, Hypertension, HIV positive |
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Routine check
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Blood pressure, Ultrasound scans
Urine check glucose levels and ketones Weight gain Blood tests – R.P.R (syphilis), Hb (haemoglobin) and Rhesus factor |
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Supplementation Public
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Folic acid-before becoming pregnant
Ferrous sulphate-anaemia Vitamin B Co – three times daily |
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Private sector Supplementation
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Comprehensive multivitamins e.g Pregnavit
Omega 3 supplementation – for brain development (Mumomega®) |
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3 stages of pregnancy
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–1st Trimester
–2nd Trimester –3rd Trimester |
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Problems experienced by pregnant mother
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Nausea – especially 1st trimester
Vomiting Vaginal infections Constipation |
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Pregnancy complaints
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Urinating frequently,Vaginal bleeding, Heartburn
Inability to sleep Pain and cramps in the muscles Pregnancy induced hypertensionmay lead to eclampsia seizures, coma |
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What foods to eat
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well balanced diet
correct multivitamins proteins, vegetables, fats, carbs and dairy |
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STAY AWAY FROM
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–Alcohol
–Junk food –Excessive sugars and caffeine |
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What is Meconium
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Meconium is the earliest stool of a mammalian infant. Unlike later feces, meconium is composed of materials ingested during the time the infant spends in the uterus: intestinal epithelial cells, lanugo, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile, and water
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What is colostrum
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the first secretion from the mammary glands after giving birth, rich in antibodies
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Why is breastfeeding encouraged
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help a woman return to her pre-baby weight
natural food designed for your baby. protects your baby from infections and diseases. •Breast milk provides health benefits for your baby. •Breastfeeding provides health benefits for mum. •It’s free. •It’s available whenever and wherever your baby needs a feed. •It’s the right temperature. •It can build a strong physical and emotional bond between mother and baby. •It can give you a great sense of achievement. |
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What would you suggest to increase lactation?
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Jungle Juice Recipe
1ℓ apple juice, 2ℓ water, 50mℓ Blackthorn Berry Elixir (Weleda), 1 sachet Black Current Rehidrat, 10 drops Rescue Remedy per glass |
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What would you suggest to decrease lactation?
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Avoid nipple stimulation, as this will trigger milk production. Wear a supportive, but not-too-tight bra
Avoid pumping your milk as it signals to your body that it needs to produce more. bromocriptine (Parlodel). |
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When would you need to do this?
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When winning off the baby
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sulpiride 50 mg thrice daily for four weeks.
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is an effective treatment for inadequate lactation in the puerperium.
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