Pregnancy

The umbilical cord is a kind of tube that joins the belly button of the fetus with the mother's placenta. It is formed by a vein and two arteries. But it can happen that only one develops, a malformation known as the unique umbilical artery. We tell you when it occurs, why it occurs and how it affects pregnancy and the baby.

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Different studies had already linked gestational diabetes and preeclampsia with high levels of contaminants during pregnancy. Now a new study, published in the journal 'Annals of Epidemiology', explains that newborns whose mothers have been exposed to high levels of contamination a week before delivery have a higher risk of being admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), according to a study conducted by American researchers and has been published.

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Vaginal discharge losses during pregnancy may be different from those experienced by women in other stages of their life, depending on the menstrual cycle. But most losses are normal and should not worry us. The clear and milky flow is very similar to what women usually have before the menstrual period, although it may sometimes be more abundant, which is known as "leucorrhoea."

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One of the first and most important tests that pregnant women should have is blood. This basic analysis determines what type of blood you have and what your Rh factor is. And it is that the Rh factor will play an important role in the baby's health. The Rh factor is a protein present in the cells and, according to their blood type, each person has specific proteins of that type of blood on the surface of the red blood cells.

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The mucous plug is a secretion located in the cervical canal, which during pregnancy keeps the cervix sealed, constituting a physical-chemical and immunological barrier. It forms around week seven of pregnancy and its function is very important during pregnancy, as it protects against the entry of germs and other infectious agents.

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Listeriosis is an infection caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes that is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated foods such as raw milk, cheese made with raw milk, raw or undercooked meat, raw vegetables or sausages. Pregnant women are 20 times more likely to suffer from this disease and since the bacterium crosses the placenta and reaches the baby in gestation, the infection can seriously affect it and even cause death within the uterus or after birth.

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I fully understand the bellies that are going through the last weeks of pregnancy in the middle of summer because I have been through the same thing in my three pregnancies. I have the ability to calculate the time to get pregnant to give birth towards the end of summer (one of my daughters was born in August and the other two in September), so I wait for the moment of delivery with the song of the chicharras.

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Reyna Iris Aytana, Priscilla Eris Alely, and Aryadne Liz Eunice are three triplet twin sisters, who were born this week in Argentina, at six months gestation. This multiple pregnancy, known as a triamnotic monocorial, only occurs in one in every 200 million pregnancies. It is not a case of in vitro fertilization, but of the natural division of the ovule giving rise to three identical fetuses.

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Around 25% of identical twins there is the strange phenomenon of mirror twins, babies in whom we find the same characteristics but with the opposite character, of inverse symmetry, as if they were reflected in a mirror. For example, if one is left-handed, the other is right-handed, if one swirls the hair to one side, the other to the opposite side ... Sometimes we can get to see really peculiar cases in which the organs also share this symmetry .

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At some point during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, you may feel pain, punctures and numbness in the fingers, especially the middle, middle and middle fingers. It is called Carpal tunnel syndrome and is caused by compression that causes fluid retention in the area of ​​the wrist joint, and narrows the carpal tunnel, a passage of the ligament and bones at the base of the hand.

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Rainbow babies are those born after an abortion, a lifeless baby or the death of a baby shortly after birth. They are called that, because after the sad and stormy loss of a baby, they get to fill the life of parents with life, hope and color. When these babies are born, it is common to have a photo session after their birth, but this time, a photographer brought together 40 mothers and their rainbow babies, not only to celebrate their lives, but also, to honor the memory of The babies that lost.

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The placenta is an organ of vital importance in pregnancy. It is formed from the moment of implantation of the embryo in the uterus and is responsible for transmitting to the baby the oxygen and nutrients necessary for its growth, as well as to secrete essential hormones during pregnancy and to protect the fetus in the maternal breast by filtering harmful substances.

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During pregnancy, it is important to control the tension because it increases the possibility of presenting certain complications related to blood pressure. One of them is preeclampsia, characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, which if not detected in time, could have serious consequences for both the mother and the baby.

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When we discover that we are pregnant, a million emotions flood our mind, from surprise to joy, and of course, also fears and many doubts due to this new stage that we are about to begin. After knowing that we are waiting for a baby, there are many things that we should know and take into account, and that are usually the same for all pregnant women.

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