Mother's health

Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful times that I have lived, but also the most complicated at the level of the state of the skin. During that time, it generally goes through several phases thanks to the hormone revolution that we experience -which causes the skin to alter a lot-, although it is usually temporary and everything returns to normal (at least until postpartum).

During pregnancy, hair goes through several states: generally at the beginning it looks drier and more brittle, but from the second trimester you begin to notice an increase in growing hair follicles, so hair loss stops almost completely. and this one looks stronger and prettier. It is a time of many changes at the hormonal level, so we must try to take care of it to avoid (as far as possible), a very pronounced drop in the postpartum.

Constipation is one of the most frequent complaints during pregnancy and postpartum. Not surprisingly, it is estimated that half of pregnant women suffer from it at some point during pregnancy. Not going to the bathroom regularly or doing it with difficulty not only leads to digestive discomfort and symptoms, but can also lead to hemorrhoids.

Suffering one or more gestational losses is a terrible experience that can deeply affect a couple, and that requires the support of family, friends and professionals to overcome it.

A few weeks ago I was talking to a friend about self-care for mothers; that term that has become so fashionable in recent years and that perhaps that is why it has been distorted over time.

During pregnancy, it is common for women to have some kind of craving, which can range from something very normal, such as ice cream or chocolate, to rather strange cravings, such as foods that they did not like before or that are not usually eaten together.

Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease among pregnant women, the prevalence of which has been increasing in recent decades. Currently, it is estimated that between 1-7% of pregnant women suffer from asthma.

Migraines affect more than one in ten people, making them one of the most common neurological disorders. They are mainly characterized by an intense headache located on one side of the head, which appears with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light.