Mother and Child; Good Health Lesson 16

MOTHER AND CHILD; GOOD HEALTH LESSON 16

MEDICINES
Pregnant women should never take medicines other than those prescribed by a Doctor.  Some medicines can affect the unborn child; your Doctor will know the best procedure to ensure best health both for you and your unborn child. If you need to attend a Doctor other than your own usual Doctor, be sure to inform the Doctor that you are pregnant.

X-RAYS
If you are pregnant and need to have an X-Ray taken, be sure to inform your Doctor and Radiologist that you are pregnant. They need to have this information in order to ensure best health both for you and your unborn baby.

BIRTH
Be sure that you know how a baby is born. If you do not know the simple procedure of childbirth, you may panic during the process. When you know what to expect, you will feel calm and look forward to the joy of your new baby. A woman who has regularly visited her Doctor and Maternity Clinic during her nine-month pregnancy will have been well prepared as to what she and her husband/partner should expect when the time comes for their baby to be born. 
It is always best for a Doctor and Midwife/Maternity Nurse to deliver a baby. Delivery of a baby in Hospital means that if any emergency occurs, all specialised Staff and equipment are at hand.
It is not always possible for a baby to be born in Hospital or in a specialised Clinic, as in the case of war-torn areas. In all cases, it is excellent practice to have a thorough knowledge of the process of childbirth in the event of being unable to call on assistance at the birthing time.

The process of birth is called labour. A few days before labour begins, the baby moves lower in the womb. The mother can feel the baby moving downwards, and this lets the mother breathe more easily. Sometimes the baby may be in a different position, such as the breech position. It is essential that the mother have specialised Doctor and Maternity Nurse/Midwife care before the birth, as well as during the birth in such a case.

*Disclaimer; Please note that the information on this Health Post is not meant to replace your Doctor or Health Professional care