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MATERNO-FOETAL HARMONICS. GETTING PREGNANT IS LIKE RUNNING A RACE YOU HAVE TO GET YOURSELF IN CONDITION. PRECONCEPTION COUNSELLING. ASSESSMENT OF PRECONCEPTION HEALTH MEASURES :
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GETTING PREGNANT IS LIKE RUNNING A RACE YOU HAVE TO GET YOURSELF IN CONDITION
PRECONCEPTION COUNSELLING ASSESSMENT OF PRECONCEPTION HEALTH MEASURES : Identification of suspected health risks such as exposure to radiation , drugs, chemical hazards,smoking,over the counter medications,
Physical examination - Identify high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS Anaemia, colitis, family history of genetic disorders,RH incompatability.
Contraception measures,Identification of congenital anomaley of uterus Exercise, Rest &Sleep. Preparation of grand parents &Siblings Parenting classes.
Genetic counseling Advanced Maternal Age. People who have or may have an inherited disorder or birth defect Women who have had three or more Miscarriages
History of Still born. • Child with an inherited disorder. • Birth defect &mental Retardation. • Genetic conditions more prevalent in their ethinic group.
Couples who are first cousins or Close blood relatives. Ultrasound or blood test indicates the pregnancy may be at risk.
MATERNAL NUTRITION The substances that are transported from the mother to the foetus include glucose, amino acids, maternal antibodies, Oxygen waste products such as co2, bilirubin from the Liver.
Protein must be Stored during pregnancy to maintain a constant level within the breast milk and to avoid depletion of maternal tissues
I Trimester weight gain – 1.6 to 2.3 kgs. II&III Trimester weight gain- 5.5 to 6.8 kgs. Obese women weight gain- 7 kgs. 250- 300kcal\ day. Protein-60g\day.
Mother foetus communication The foetus begins active Listening by the 24th week. Prenate gives special attention to parents voice. If exposed to Loud noise or music foetal heart rate is Accelerated.
Casper(1983) provided evidence that Newborn learned and remembered their mothers heart beat in utero. Breathing was deeper and regular among these babies.
Chamberlin(1998) proved that these babies Register this information in their minds and memory.( Teaching the foetus in utero) The mothers who had higher oxytocin levels in their I Trimester were more likely to exhibit more bonding behaviours.
7 WAYS TO IMPROVE BONDING WITH YOUR BABY Unterstand what preterm babies may hear. Know that sound may stimulate a six months old baby. Preborn baby may sense. Preborn baby may think. Foetus form attitudes about life
Understand the stress hormone link. Consider the long term effects of your emotions. Grow a healthy foetus.
FOETAL RIGHTS Yes the foetus has the right to live. Foetus is considered as a Non-person. Foetus has no legal claim to protect . Abortion is not a murder.
In (1994) the Govt of India passed the pre conception and prenatal diagnostic Techniques prohibition of sex selection Act.