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Evolution more generally benign deleterious effects which may occur in the fetus if infection occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy. About 90 percent and perhaps more with the new campaigns have protective antibodies and vaccines for those who do not recommend the vaccine s, bearing in mind that should not become pregnant within months after being vaccinated HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?

The reservoir of this disease is the human being. The infection is transmitted by direct contact with patients, through droplets or secretions from the nasal passages and pharynx.

The incubation period of the disease is 14 to 23 days and can be passed one week before the eruption period, and at least four days after it begins. Since we do not always have symptoms, it is possible that an apparently healthy person transmitting the virus.

Infants with congenital rubella expel large amounts of virus in pharyngeal secretions and urine and are an important source of infection to their contacts.

Subclinical or inapparent infection is a presentation of the infection (25-50%) Read the rest of this entry »

Pre-pregnancy nutrition is important to improve fertility and prevent birth defects, but also the woman who has a deficiency before pregnancy is difficult for more than once been pregnant. The problem is likely to remain or worsen, which can damage the course and outcome of pregnancy.
In developed populations, anorexia and extreme control of body weight and suffering from obesity and excessive consumption of snuff, caffeine and alcohol, may determine a decrease in fertility. Moreover, deficiencies in folic acid, vitamin A, C, D, E, B1, zinc, selenium, iodine, calcium and iron have been identified as responsible for some cases of infertility, which is solved by correcting the deficiency. Read the rest of this entry »

No error on the term?

There are two ways of computing the term. You can take into account the date of last menstrual period. Doctors believe that the length of a normal pregnancy is 40 completed weeks of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) or 41 weeks since the first day of last menstrual period. But since menstrual cycles can be irregular, the doctor confirmed the date of early pregnancy by ultrasound. To calculate the theoretical date of birth, the doctor also takes into account fetal measurements made during the first ultrasound (at 12 weeks gestation). Fetal length (from head to buttocks) is a particularly good indicator for determining the “age”, ready for four days. Read the rest of this entry »

When the pregnancy is going normally three ultrasounds are recommended and supported by Social Security . Painless and safe, it ensures the smooth progress of the pregnancy and detect any abnormalities.

The first ultrasound between the 12th and 13th SA.
In addition to determining the number of embryos and their vitality (by heartbeat ), measurement of the cervix and the location of the placenta , the ultrasound can be dated precisely (to 2 / 3 days away) pregnancy through measuring the length of the embryo and its biparietal diameter (at the parietal bones of the head).
This ultrasound can detect diseases such as abnormalities of the brain, limbs, abdominal wall, bladder or kidney.
Measuring the thickness of the neck can predict the risk of chromosomal abnormality ( trisomy 21 ). Read the rest of this entry »

Every woman is different and not all experience the same signs of pregnancy. If you think you are pregnant, you better do a predictive test that can be purchased at any pharmacy and costs around 12 euros. But there are certain symptoms that indicate a possible pregnancy. If you have one or more of the following is possible (but not certain) that are in the very first stage of a pregnancy.

However, we insist that the best way out of questions and see if you are pregnant is to see your doctor, do a test at a pharmacy or buy a predictor and to test quietly at home. Although forecasters are not 100% infallible, have a very high probability of succeeding. If the test is positive (congratulations!), Go to the doctor to confirm her pregnancy. Pregnancy symptoms Read the rest of this entry »