¤  the most important dates in pregnancy on a view...
  ¤  if you have morning sickness ...
  ¤  if you are constipated ...  
  ¤  if you have heartburn ...
  ¤  if you have round ligament pain ...
  ¤  Check on infections in pregnancy...
  ¤  What about stretch marks of pregnancy...
  ¤  What about vaccinations in pregnancy...
  ¤  What about medications in pregnancy...
   ¤  is my child healthy and "normal"?...
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- the most important dates in pregnancy on a view:
Here are listed some "stations": When the urine test precipitates at the earliest positively, when you can see the embryo with ultrasonic, when the can feel the first child movements, etc. In addition you can calculate your appointed day of delivery .


- if you have morning sickness :
      - Eat a piece of toast or a cracker on rising or before getting out of bed.
      - Early in the day, eat lightly and frequently. Avoid liquid with your meals.
      - Avoid gassy vegetables (cabbage, family and those with strong flavor or
        coarse texture).
      - Cooked vegetables and canned fruits will be more easily tolerated.
      - By lunchtime, food tolerance has usually increased and a well balanced
        meal may be eaten.

- if you are constipated:
      - Raw vegetables are excellent.
      - Eat raw fruits plus one serving of prunes or prune juice daily.
        You may also try drinking lemon juice with water before breakfast.
      - Maintain fluid intake to at least 10 glasses per day even though you
        may experience urgency.
      - Eating meals regularly is most important.

- if you have heartburn:
      - Avoid highly seasoned (spicy) foods.
      - Avoid fried foods.
      - Decrease coarse textured foods (i.e., those that require a lot of chewing -
        apples, celery, etc.).
      - Eat small meals often rather than large meals.
      - Avoid liquids with meals. They should be taken at least a half hour
        before or after meals.
      - Never lie down after a meal. It is better that you sit.
      - If problems still persist, speak to your doctor.
        Avoid the use of bicarbonate of soda.

- if you have round ligament pain :

One of the most common complaints of pregnancy is so-called round ligament pain. This is also known as round ligament strain or round ligament syndrome. The round ligaments are two cord like structures made of the same smooth muscle tissue as the rest of the uterus.
They extend from the top of the uterus on either side down through the abdominal wall and the fibers terminate in the vulva. During pregnancy, they stretch and grow with the rest of the uterus, and this is sometimes painful. This pain may occur on either or both sides, anywhere along the course of either ligament. It is often aggravated by walking, changing position in bed, or by fetal movement but may occur for no apparent reason at all. It is most common in pregnancies after the first one and most common in the mid trimester, although it may occur early or late in the pregnancy as well.

Its only symptom is sharp, cramping or stretching pain somewhere along the course of one of the ligaments. Sometimes it is severe enough to raise a question of some other condition such as appendicitis, kidney stones, placental abruption, or labor. However, round ligament pain is only pain unless it is associated with nausea, diarrhea, fever, bleeding, or contractions you can feel with your hand. If this is the case, the pain is from another source, and you should contact your physician.

Round ligament pain is not dangerous to you or your baby. The treatment consists of rest, a heating pad, and something for pain, such as Paracetamol (In US: Tylenol). If you need something stronger for it or have other questions, let us know .

- Check on infections - is my child threatened?

Pick up from your gynecologist a prescription for special gloves


with those  you can control the pH value in the vagina. If it is  between 4 and 4.4 everything is ok, if it is higher (more alkalinely) you should check your doctor immediately for a swab. In case the environment is disturbed by bacteria, health and life of your child is threatened (premature birth).

- What about stretch marks of pregnancy (Striae gravidarum) ?
During pregnancy, skin changes are very common. Many of these skin changes are normal in pregnancy and should not be mistaken for a rash or skin disorder.
Striae gravidarum (stretch marks of pregnancy): red lines or bands that can appear on the abdomen during pregnancy or the breasts after breastfeeding, which later become white, smooth, shiny and flattened:



Except for affecting the mother's appearance (cosmetic effects), these skin changes do not harm mother or baby in any way. Most of these changes disappear within a few months after the baby is born, but tend to reappear in subsequent pregnancies.
Striae gravidarum do not disappear completely but in time they become less noticeable.
One study suggests that treatment with a cream containing Centella asiatica extract extract, alpha tocopherol and collagen-elastin hysrolysates was effective in preventing the development of striae gravidarum. Although this cream appears effective overall in preventing striae gravidarum, there seemed to be no benefit for those women who had not previously had any striae, or conversely in women who had had striae in a previous pregnancy. Centella asiatica has been used in spain from very early times. Although applied frequently to skin, the risk of acquiring contact sensitivity to this plant or its constituents is very low. The Indian drug brahmi is both Centella asiatica and Herpestis monniera. 100 grams creme are adequate for a 3 month treatment and coast about € 10.

- What about vaccinations in pregnancy?

Which is permitted? For vaccination there is a simple rule: Living vaccines are strictly forbidden! Thus Measles, Oreillons, Rubella and Wind Smallpox. And further: Yellow fever, sip inoculation against Cholera and Typhus. Exception: Poliomyelitis (Living vaccine, but here are present sufficiently experiences).
With dead vaccines can be inoculated in principle, however with strict indication position, thus only really absolutely necessary inoculation, that are all other.

- What about medications in pregnancy?

It is best to avoid any medications during pregnancy if at all possible. However, some medications that have not been found to cause any problems during pregnancy may be taken. But in all cases, before you take any medications ask your doctor!

For headaches, aches and pain...	Paracetamol
For coughs or congestion....	Wick Formel 44
For sinus congestion and allergy...	Tavegil, Fenistil
For cold symptoms...	ASS (Aspirin)
For itching and allergies...  For skin rashes...	Tannolact Cortisone creams
For heartburn...	Tepilta
For morning sickness...	Peremesin
For constipation/gastrointestinal problems...	Früchtewürfel (1/2)
For diarrhea...	Imodium
For indigestion...	Maalox
For hemorrhoids...	Anisan, Hametum
For yeast infections...	Nystatin

 

Foods

NutraSweet, Caffeine

                                                                  

Old medications	Old Prescriptions
Strong Laxatives	Enemas or Douches
Hormones or Birth Control Pills	Multi symtom cold medications
Alcohol or alcoholic containing medications	Nicotine

    

Medications prescribed for medical problems such as seizures, hypertension, diabetes or asthma.


Discuss these medications with your doctor or the prescribing physician as soon as you know you are pregnant.


- The Newborn

Is my child healthy and "normal"? Check, whether it is particularly large or rather small (Boys and Girls) and whether it falls rather to the "heavyweights" or into the "feather/spring weight class" (at birth smaller than 52 centimeters or more largely than 52 centimeters).

Further interesting information's: "Your online resource for Pregnancy!".