From the last post, many people had
questions about what to eat and not to eat while you’re pregnant. Doctors
usually recommend regular doses of vitamins and supplements. However, alcohol
and caffeine products should not be consumed during pregnancy because it can
increase the risk of premature delivery. Furthermore, there are myths that vaccinating
pregnant mothers can cause health risk to the baby. During antenatal appointments,
your doctor more than likely informs you on vaccinations shots. Vaccination
shots prevent parents from getting sick because some illness affect the baby physical
and mental health. Mom junction does a great job at explaining the benefits of
getting vaccinated following the types.
·
Hepatitis
B vaccine – Contains non-infectious HbsAG; unlikely to cause risk to the fetus
·
Hepatitis
A – Inactivated vaccine similar to Hepatitis B; Recommended in high risk
conditions
·
Inactivated
influenza vaccine – Should be given before the flu season begins
·
Tdap or
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis – Given between 27 to 36 weeks of gestation
·
Meningococcal
(MenACWY and MP
·
SV4)
·
Vaccinations
not recommended –
·
Live
Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)
·
Human
Papilloma Virus (HPV)
·
Measles,
Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR)
·
Polio
(IPV) Vaccine
Besides physical activities and what foods you should/not eat,
many first time pregnant mothers question if they can travel during their
pregnancy. You definitely can travel during pregnancy but there are some risk factors
you have to consider. Several airlines will not allow women who are 36 weeks to
travel. Most doctors prefer women to travel if they have a history of pre-term
labor or miscarriages, multiple pregnancies such as twins. High blood pressure,
gestational diabetes, incomplete cervix , and history of bleeding during pregnancy.
http://www.momjunction.com/articles/important-things-to-know-when-you-are-pregnant-for-the-first-time_00315/#gref
I like the site you used because it can clear up some suspicions that soon to be mothers might have. I think it's very important for pregnant women to take all precautions to keep their baby healthy while it's developing.
ReplyDeleteI did not know about the vaccine issue, so I am glad you brought that up. I think it is important to be vaccinated because it protects the mother from getting sick which in turn helps the baby.
ReplyDeleteI personally want to deliver my baby somewhere other than Illinois just to say my baby was born elsewhere, I dont really know why! But i didnt know traveling while pregnant could be an issue if your are so many weeks along!
ReplyDeleteLol i said i wanted to have my child in Colorado, so as soon as i leave the hospital i can go to the dispensary.
DeleteAren't most of these vaccinations already things women should have already been vaccinated for? Or should they get them while they're pregnant?
ReplyDeleteI loved how you included the different vaccines you can and probably should get. Are those vaccines transferred to the baby? Will they make the baby immune as well if they are still in utero?
ReplyDeleteI know it’s a lot of vitamins that can be taken while pregnant. What are some examples of the vitamins women should take and why?
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to a woman being vaccinated while pregnant does it in turn help with the babies immune system after being born?
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