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Pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life associated with a plethora of corporeal and emotional changes. Pregnancy is filled with moments of excitement and bliss for both the parents and the OB/GYN consultant that follows the entire growth process of the fetus. The expecting mums always have common questions and fears related to the pregnancy: Is the baby healthy? Could anomalies appear?… Today, with the development of modern technology and methods for fetal check-ups, it is very realistic to say that giving birth to a healthy baby is almost guaranteed. The pregnant patient’s lifestyle shouldn’t bare drastic changes. Since we would prefer a healthier diet, pasta and food rich with carbs and fat should be avoided. You should also avoid preserved meat that might contain carcinogenic elements or could cause toxoplasmosis- a disease that could damage the baby’s eyes, brain and heart. The pregnant patient should intake protein rich food, necessary for the growth and development of the baby in her womb. That means that she should drink at least 700ml to 1 l of dairy (milk, sour milk, yoghurt) and intake quality food rationed to 6-8 meals.
The type of food she eats would affect the increase in weight, which should not exceed 10-12 kg throughout the whole pregnancy period. This could be achieved by eating low calorie food that is rich in vitamins and minerals such as: fruit, vegetables, potatoes, grains (rice, wheat, cereals), lean meat (chicken, veal), fish and dairy. The pregnant patient should practice light exercises, such as swimming, walking and easy exercises, adjusted to the pregnancy. This physical activity should bring joy and positivity to the pregnant patient, not fatigue. It should be a way to improve blood circulation, breathing, muscle tonus and digestion.
Of course, if the pregnant patient is a smoker, she should immediately quit smoking, because it is known to affect the fetus. Namely, it increases the chances of bleeding or miscarriages in the first trimester, compared to expecting mums who are non-smokers. Tobacco influences placental blood flow and reduces the volume of blood distributed through the umbilical cord, thus reducing the intrauterine feed for the fetus. If the mum is a smoker, she risks having an undeveloped baby, a baby with breathing difficulties or a baby with higher risk of hearth anomaly death.
Alcohol can also have a negative effect on the growth and development of the fetus. It can pass the placental barrier and it directly affects every organ of the fetus. The expecting mum has enzymes to degrade the alcohol, so it doesn’t cause problems for the mum, but the fetus doesn’t have them, so it gets into heavy ‘drunkenness’. The fetal enzyme system isn’t developed fully, so it is unable to degrade the alcoholic toxins. So, the alcohol will affect all its organs and the fetus will be in a state of ‘alcohol induced embryopathy’ with possible corporeal and psychic repercussions. We are all aware of the devastating effect of narcotics, not only during pregnancy, but life overall. Bur especially during pregnancy, since it increases the risk of multiple fetal anomalies. Drug consumption, whether it’s cocaine, marihuana, LSD or heroine, can cause damage to the central nervous system, the cardiovascular and the urogenital system of the baby, chromosomic disturbance and skeletal anomalies. The baby could be born underweight and could also show abstinence syndrome. In conclusion, every pregnant patient should consult with her OB/GYN consultant before starting any therapy or treatment AND any symptom that may alert or disturb the pregnant patient should be reported to the attending OB/GYN specialist because pregnancy is a specific time with lots of physical and psychological changes. She should know that the check-ups should be once a month during the pregnancy and more often during the last month. All she has to do is follow the OB/GYN consultant’s advice, follow the instructions in order to have a successful conclusion of the pregnancy. When the patient is planning a pregnancy, she should start taking folic acid supplements, but also continue taking them during the first trimester (the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy). It has been certified that the intake of folic acid in this period significantly decreases the risks of fetal central nervous system anomalies. At the same time, she should be taking multivitamin supplements alongside the folic acid. By the end of the trimester (week 11-12), a vaginal ultrasound examination should be made to check the development of the neck area of the fetus, the nasal bones and a check of the ductus venosus – checked by a color doppler check-up. These 3 examinations are important to estimate the risk of chromosomal anomalies such as trisomy 13,18,21 and other syndromes in the first trimester, conditions that might indicate further necessary examinations. Between week 15 and 18 the so-called Triple test is performed. Should it be positive, amniocentesis is recommended in order to do a chromosomal check for fetal anomalies.
We are aware that before giving birth, the pregnant patient has thousands of questions. Thus, the “Dr. Organdziski” team is at your disposal whether it’s discussing things with expecting mums or trying to fulfil her wishes and desires, if possible, of course. Our main goal is helping achieve a safe and peaceful delivery and blissful first moments with your newborn. The doctors and nurses that work at our hospital are friendly and approach you with patience and care as they guide the expecting mum through the long hours of normal childbirth or as they face and handle medical emergencies and urgent interventions.
We proudly offer the comforts similar to home with the gentle support for a calm delivery.
The pregnancy by months is calculated similarly as the pregnancy by weeks. If you know the date of your last period, you can calculate that as the start of the first month. Here is how the weeks are organized in months and trimesters:
First trimester of pregnancy:
Second trimester of pregnancy:
Third trimester of pregnancy: