Posts Tagged ‘Baby’

March 12 2010

Tackling Allergies At Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Mother

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Maybe a lot of women (mother) was pregnant have a question, whether the baby she carried would later suffer from allergies, too?. In theory, children who come from parents with a history of allergies may be allergic too. In fact, there are a number of doctors allergist-immunologists believe that a mother can bring talent allergies in children by 40%, while the father brings talent allergies by 30%.

Then, Are there certain steps that can be done by a pregnant mother to be able to minimize allergic reactions, either to himself or to her baby later?

There are ways pregnant women can do to minimize these risks, namely:
Pregnant women must realize that he has allergies that might not be lost.
And what can be done is to avoid allergens (allergy triggers). A mother should know very well what things can trigger the allergy.
Pregnant women should also be aware that what he ate or inhaled can be a media introduction of allergens for the baby. Therefore, pregnant mothers who suffer from allergies should avoid food allergens, such as cigarette smoke, dust, and sleep in the room free of allergens.

Apparently a lot of cow’s milk are reported cause allergic reactions. So after the baby is born, try breastfeeding mothers to their babies, because breast milk can prevent allergies. But remember, allergens can flow from the breast milk. But do not worry, keep breastfeeding mothers can feed your baby as long as he could to prevent the consumption of substances that can trigger allergies.

To reduce the risk of allergens in breast milk flow, better nursing mothers consume antioxidants and vegetables, because it can inhibit allergy in infants.
Allergies are common in infants is dermatitis atopy. The signs of freckles on the cheeks, elbows, or knees in babies. When this happens, you should take your baby to the doctor.

Because allergies will not recur when no triggers allergy prevention is the best medicine for allergy cases.

There is a case that might be reference you, That is the case of allergies and the use of CTM during pregnancy. Experienced the following cases:

“This year I often experience itching, can be anywhere kejadianya started when I take the drug of menstrual. Facilitate appeared itching throughout the body and still frequent relapses, I’ve been to the doctor but have not gone as well. The question is:
1. Am I allergic?
2. If yes, what allergies? (sometimes I eat certain foods is not itchy, sometimes itchy).
3. Every time I always consume relapse CTM, is dangerous?
4. For pregnant women, Do not consume CTM? ”

True, the female body reactions systemically including allergic reactions! CTM consumption according to the instructions it is a relief effort level 1, and not harmful. From the information provided, it seems obvious that itch all over this woman’s body appeared after taking medicine that Facilitate period. I’m not sure why the drug can react like that to this woman, but clearly there must be one / several ingredients in the composition of the drug that caused it. Unless there was another reason he did not know for sure. Try to consult a doctor, to ensure really only drug that menstrual Facilitate cause allergic reactions. When you already know the cause, would do better to avoid using this drug. There are efforts acupuncture can reduce the allergic reaction to some specific diseases, of course with high discipline in the process. Early pregnancy and young, should not take any medicines such hard enough this CTM. Chemicals that should not be in circulation or that can reduce the body’s metabolism activity, including which can affect the early growth of the organs (especially the vital) of the fetus. The formation of the organs of the fetus’s body had not really complete and normal after 7 months of pregnancy. So highly recommended for pregnant women to really maintain your stamina and health of themselves, because it will affect the fetus. Do not get sick that could endanger the safety of infants, including ill with a particular drug therapy, the baby can not grow normally or even die in the womb.

March 7 2010

Hernia on Your Baby

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Hernia comes from the Latin word which literally means to tear. In the medical world, a hernia is defined as the occurrence of the instrument or oragan body out of proper place. There are two types of hernia most commonly attack the baby. First inguinal hernia that occurs in the genital area (sex) and the second alias umbilical hernia umbilical hernia that occurred in the navel area.

Inguinal hernias, especially common among male infants. Once you find may be sized lump thumb around the baby’s scrotum. You find the mass for several weeks or several months.

After that, usually lump disappeared but then often arise when the baby is active or crying. If you find it on your baby, immediately take the baby to the doctor for examination. If later it was discovered that he was really suffering from hernia, minor surgery is needed.

Inguinal hernia itself is extremely rare in infants of women. However, in certain cases, a girl can have this hernia. Clumps happening around outer vaginal lips.

In the meantime, about 20 percent of babies are born (especially baby girls) suffering from umbilical hernia. In general, this type of hernia does not cause pain and harm. You can see the swelling around the navel baby when the baby cries or tensed.

This type of hernia will usually resolve on their own when the baby reaches the age of 12 to 18 months. However, if the swelling is not too lost, you should immediately take the baby to the doctor for examination.