Pregnancy

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.

Exercise in pregnancy has great benefits, not only for the mother who practices it, but also for the baby that is on the way. Research presented at the International Congress of the European Respiratory Society showed, for the first time, a link between lower lung function in babies born to physically inactive mothers compared to those born to active mothers.

The other day, a pregnant friend confessed to me that she was surprised by the number of people who in recent weeks had asked her whether or not she would breastfeed her baby when it was born. "Friends, family and acquaintances seem to have a barbaric obsession with this subject. Why is everyone so concerned about the diet my son will have?" - I wondered stunned.

Being a mother is not a decision that is made from one day to the next. There are many things to take into account and one of them is usually what time is the most appropriate for pregnancy and the birth of the baby. But that is only an intention, because like women achieving a pregnancy is not "I want it and I have it", but it can take months and even years to arrive.

Concern for pregnant women is increasing due to more aggressive variants of the Covid at the same time that hospitalizations and ICU admissions increase. For this reason, gynecologists and organizations such as the WHO recommend vaccination in pregnant women to avoid serious complications.

Not all pregnant women have them, but according to some studies, 25% of women have a craving during their pregnancy.

This August 31 is celebrated the international day of obstetrics, let's ask questions and answers about obstetrics if you are not clear.

Although during pregnancy it is very common to feel pain in the lower back caused by changes in the curvature of the back due to the growth of the uterus, we must be very attentive to any severe kidney pain or that is accompanied by other alarm symptoms, as it could indicate the presence of another more serious pathology such as kidney stones.