Carrying a lot of extra
weight at the start of pregnancy can increase your risk of complications during
pregnancy and labour. For example, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, a
big baby, and probably need for a caesarean. By the end of pregnancy a female
may weigh about 12.5kg more than her non-pregnant weight. Additional weight
could as a result of
·
Baby weight – 3.3kg
·
Placenta weight – 0.7kg
·
The amniotic fluid, which supports and
cushions baby – 0.8kg
The other 2/3rd
because of changes that happen to your body anatomy
·
The uterus grows an extra 0.9kg
·
Blood volume an extra 1.2kg
·
Extra body fluids – 1.2kg
·
Breasts weigh extra 0.4
·
Stored fat about 4kg to give you energy
for breastfeeding.
You shouldn’t diet in
pregnancy eat a healthy, balanced diet choose fresh fruit, wholegrain, crackers
and low-fat cheese, a yoghurt, or a
handful of dried fruit. Swap full-sugar drinks for water. For more options ask
your dietician.
Pregnancy and stretch
marks are common occurrence; there are ways to reduce the developing stretch
marks, though you may not be able to prevent them entirely. Pay close attention
to your weight, diet and skin. Eat healthy food and avoid gaining weight
quickly because this can stretch the skin. Drink lots of water and take
supplements than contain VitaminC, VitaminE and Zinc. Gentle massage by emollients,
cocoa butter. Keep away from losing weight too quickly post-pregnancy.
Congenital defects to
watch out for? Which abnormalies can be seen on the scan?
Anomaly (18-20 weeks)
ü Absence
of the top of the head
ü Cleft
lip
ü Defect
of the abdominal wall (bowel/liver or intestine protrusion)
ü Missing
or very short limbs
ü Spina
bifida
ü Major
kidney problems
ü Diaphragmatic
hernia
ü Hydrocephalus
ü Chromosomal
abnormalities
Some conditions may not
be seen but having anomaly scans will most likely rule out all these
conditions, as vast majority of babies are born healthy.
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