LEARN ABOUT HEALTH CARE FOR PREGNANT MOTHERS

Getting good care before, during and after a mother's pregnancy is very important because it can help the unborn child grow and develop also it keeps the mother`s health      

Maternal health care is the best way to ensure the health of the unborn child

Prenatal care

It is a good idea for a mother to get medical care before she starts trying to get pregnant

Here are some things you need to do before your pregnancy

You will need a health provider to stay with during your pregnancy and delivery

He will provide you with prenatal, delivery and postnatal care and it is important to give you a folic acid pill if you want to get pregnant and if you are pregnant you will take 600 micrograms of that pill every day.

An international medical study indicates that pregnant women who do not take folic acid tablets are in risk 70% of their babies being born with brain defects, including hydrocephalus, which causes the baby`s head to swell, Also some children are born without an important part of the brain called anencephaly

Some of these diseases that are called medical terminology (Hydrocephalus and Anencephaly) are the ones have been increasing recent years in Somalia, and some hospitals have reported more than 30 cases of these diseases in two years.

You should talk to your doctor about any medicine you want to use, please do not take medicine that has not been prescribed or consulted

Avoid all drugs, stop drinking caffeine, and make an effort to attend prenatal visits and checkups.

You should see your health care provider many times throughout your pregnancy before giving birth and you will have different tests depending on the stage of your pregnancy.

You should also take prenatal care during the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester

Your health care provider will also do for you a variety of tests, including blood tests to monitor the mother's general health and an antenatal computer to monitor your baby's health and development.

You will discuss with your healthcare provider how to manage common pregnancy complaints

The normal pain that pregnant mother can feel is anxiety, back pain, leg pain and other ailments during pregnancy

No two pregnancies are the same, some women have mild symptoms during pregnancy and many women work full time and travel during pregnancy

But others are unable to do so and even reduce their working hours and some need to stay in bed to get better

Possible pregnancy complications

Pregnancy is a complex process, and it is possible for most mothers to successfully carry their baby to term, with the possibility of complications during pregnancy.

Common pregnancy complications include gestational diabetes, high blood pressure during pregnancy, premature birth, placental abruption or cervical occlusion.

It is important to inform the doctor if you feel symptoms related to the diseases we have discussed

As you approach your due date you will notice certain changes and it is not always easy to tell when you will go into labor.

Talk to your doctor about what might happen if you miss your due date

What can happen after childbirth?

Having a baby is exciting and hard work and a mother will need to take care of herself in the first few weeks after giving birth.

The type of care a mother needs depends on how she gave birth

If the mother had a normal birth, she will likely stay in the hospital for a day or two and not go to the home

If she was born by caesarean section, she will stay in the hospital for two to three days while your doctor will explain to you how to take care of yourself when you go home.

If you are able to breastfeed your baby, it has many benefits and one of them is that your uterus will contract faster.

Be patient while learning to breastfeed, and it may take two to three weeks to learn the skill of breastfeeding your baby

Maternal fetal abnormalities

In general, fetal abnormalities are divided into two categories, one that affects the structure of the baby's organs and another that affects the function of some organs.

If we move on to structural defects, these include the heart, lungs, kidneys and facial features

Also, organ function disorders are those that affect the function of certain organs of the body such as the brain and nervous system

Examples of functional impairments include visual impairment, growth retardation and mental retardation

Some other disorders may affect the structure and function of both

Diagnosing fetal abnormalities

A pregnancy computer is a tool to diagnose the health of the fetal organs between weeks 18 to 23 to determine the structure and function of the fetal organs.

Possible complications during childbirth

About eight hundred pregnant women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth

Almost ninety-five percent of maternal deaths occur in low-income countries

The care provided by medical professionals during and after delivery can help you to overcome many ailments that expectant mothers have

However, all expectant mothers are advised to take care of their child's health and personal health to reduce future health risks

Care during pregnancy and after delivery are both important for mother and baby and the health care provider should make an effort to educate the mother before and after delivery and keep the appointments to visit health centers and get services for her

Please take care of your health and that of your baby by listening to the advice and examples given by health care providers