5 Medicines You Should Have in Pregnancy ;
Pregnancy is the most sensitive & watchful period of human’s life . Waiting for the new member & the excitement of the new parents is unmatchable. So in the dire need of the ultimate care few medication are necessary to be taken.
Folic Acid :
Also called as Vitamin B9 or Folate , water soluble vitamin . Hence a constant external uptake is required . It is started 3 months before the conception of pregnancy and should be continued till 12 weeks of pregnancy , There is no problem in continuing Folic acid till whole pregnancy . Folic acid helps body in the following mechanism;
- Making & Repairing of DNA.
- Helps cells grow , divide & work properly.
- Maturation of the cell & cell development .
- Neural tube formation in fetus .
Foods rich in Folic acid are as follow:
- Asparagus
- Legumes
- Citrus fruit
- Eggs
- Broccoli
- Kale
Folate Deficiency can lead to many health problem ;
- Anaemia ( Megaloblastic anaemia ).
- Increased risk of heart disease, certain cancer .
- Neural tube disease in developing fetus ex. Spina bifida .
RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE ; It is the amount of particular mineral that should be daily consumed in order to maintain good health.
ADULTS; 400 mcg daily
CHILDREN; 200 mcg daily
PREGNANT LADY; 600 mcg daily
LACTATING; 500 mcg daily
Monitoring of folate levels in pregnancy;
Regularly Haemoglobin checkup , peripheral smear examination should be done; Generally the level of hb should not be less than 11 mg/dl in pregnant lady , so with proper monitoring we can exclude ANAEMIA & types of Anaemia . So we can treat it accordingly.
If haemoglobin values come below 11 mg/dl then IRON PROFILE should mandatory to be done in starting of every trimester and just before delivery .
IRON;
Most important micronutrient in the body . It is extremely necessary for blood cell synthesis and the following;
- Iron is important constituent of Myoglobin present in muscles, collagen & numerous enzymes
- It is the important constituent of haemoglobin which is required for the transportation of oxygen.
- Maintains the healthy Immune System .
During pregnancy blood volume increases but the number of cell have not increased so the ratio of blood volume to blood cell is very high , hence dilution of blood is seen called as HAEMODILUTION.
If this haemodilution if not corrected ,it will lead to Iron deficiency Anaemia & Circulatory failure in mother and also affect adversely to the developing fetus.
Symptoms of iron deficiency seen in pregnant lady are as follow ;
- Fatigue , extreme lethargy in the expectant mother can be seen.
- Breathing problem due to circulatory failure caused due to haemodilution which in turn lead to circulatory overload .
- Myalgia; Muscle pain is called myalgia.
- Generalized edema .
High Iron Containing food
- Red meat
- Fish
- Poultry
- Chicken
- Chick pea
- Tofu
- Lentils
- Green pea
- Tomato Juice
Food inhibiting the absorption of Iron are
- Dairy
- Tannins
- Eggs
Food increasing the absorption of Iron are
- Vitamin c
- Chicken
- Beta Carotene
Recommended daily allowance of Iron;
- Pregnant women ; 27 milligrams of Iron per day
- Non Pregnant women ; 15 milligrams of Iron per day
Calcium ;
Calcium is recognised for the normal development of the bones & teeth . It is present in tissue , body fluids & has various functions including ;
1. Muscle strength
2. Nerve conductivity
3. Excitability
4. Blot & clotting Mechanism.
5. It’s Deficiency is associated with the increased risk of Pre-eclampsia & preterm birth in the expectant mother.
Calcium is not synthesized in the body hence it should be supplied from outside from food , dairy & milk .
It should be started in the second trimester , and should be continued throughout the pregnancy . Recommended daily allowance for calcium in adult female is – 800 mg , pregnant & Nursing women – 1200 mg.
For developing fetus calcium is of extreme importance helps in development of tissue , bone , teeth generally a overall development , After delivery the role of calcium providing is done by the breast milk.
Food containing high calcium are as follow;
- Dairy Food
- Nuts
- Milk
- Soyadrink
- Green leafy vegetables
- Fish
- Bacon.
Vitamin D In Pregnancy ;
Enough Vitamin D is required in pregnancy for both developing fetus and the expectant mother . During pregnancy Vitamin D support the immune system , bones , muscles & teeth . Also responsible for
1. Absorption for other minerals calcium & phosphate .
2. Its avoids preterm birth , promotes healthy birth .
3. Decreases the risk Pre- eclampsia.{ back links}
Symptoms of Vitamin d defeiciency;
- Fatigue
- Hair wastage
- Myalgia
- Depression
- Joint pain
Recommended daily allowance for pregnant lady 600 IU.
Summary;
All the medications should be undertaken under the supervision of the medical practitioner. With all the proper history and follow up . Every antenatal patient should be booked to his visiting doctors with proper number of visits . None of the patient should rely on the online data and information and should always consult the doctor before continuing and discontinuing any medication.
How to calculate pregnancy ?
Ans. Its is calculated from the last menstrual period (LMP) and then we add 9 months +/- 7 days . i.e Naegele’s formula
What is the earliest symptoms of pregnancy ?
Ans. Missing of period with positive urine pregnancy test& Ultrasonography report of uterus.
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What week would pregnancy symptoms start?
Ans. Generally, within first month of missing periods , then various symptoms starts showing varying upon person to person like nausea , headache & dizziness.