Things You Should Do As A Pregnant Mother

You Should Get Regular Medical Exams

One of the easiest and best ways to avoid problems and complications during pregnancy is to get regular medical exams from your doctor or midwife.

You Should Get the RDA (Reccomended Daily Allowance) for Folic Acid

By getting the proper amount of Folic Acid you significantly reduce your baby's risk for spinal bifida. The current recommendation is 0.4 mg of folic acid daily.

You Should Check Your Immunity to German Measles (Rubella)

German Measles (Rubella), if caught during pregnancy, can lead to miscarriages and fetal deformities. The best way to avoid this possibility is to be vaccinated for Rubella prior to getting pregnant.

You Should Take Prenatal Vitamins

Both you and your baby need plenty of vitamins during pregnancy, and by taking special prenatal vitamins you guarantee that you are getting everything you need. Getting the proper vitamins can also help you avoid diabetes.

You Should Eat Plenty of Protein

The RDA of protein for pregnant women is 75 grams but 100 grams is often recommended. Adequate protein is essential for the development of the baby (especially the brain) and may help protect against preeclampsia during pregnancy.

You Should Eat Well and Get Plenty of Exercise.

Your diet needs to include plenty of vitamins, minerals, fiber and so on, just as it normally should. You also need to exercise and watch your weight as your normally would.



You Should Be Sure to Get Enough Fat in Your Diet

Fat and cholesteral, which you normally try to avoid, are important for absorbing the fat soluable vitamins (A,D,E, and K) and for strechable skin. Fat is also necessary for the developing baby brain. That does not mean you want to be over-consuming it, but you need to make sure you are getting enough. There are so many fat-free foods on the market today (fat free milk, butter, ice cream, meat, bread, cookies etc.), it is very easy to consume a fat-free diet without realizing it. 2 tablespoons of fat a day is recommended for pregnant women.

You Should Do Kegal Exercises

Weak kegal muscles can contribute to pain during birth, premature flexion of the baby's head and a prolonged second stage. Childbirth can also weaken these muscles and cause discomfort afterwards.

You Should Use House Plants

A modern house is full of hundreds of hidden chemicals that are emitted by paints and stains, carpet, particle board, household cleaners and so on. One of the best ways to filter and remove these chemicals is with house plants. Spider plants, for example, are known to be good at removing formaldehyde (which is quite common in paints).

You Should Focus on Your Child and Avoid Negative Thoughts and Actions

It focus on pernatal bonding and the benefits of avoiding stress and negative thoughts.

You Should Take Care When Traveling

Traveling when pregnant requires some special considerations, especially when traveling to foreign countries.

You Should Talk to Your Doctor about Existing Conditions and Your Family History

If you have any pre-existing conditions, chronic problems or a family history of reproductive problems, you should let your doctor know about them so that he/she can take appropriate action. Pre-existing conditions include things such as diabetes, herpes (and other STDs), heart problems, epilepsy and high blood pressure.

Things You Should Not Do As A Pregnant Mother
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THE FATE OF DRUG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (MDDC & SDDC) IN NIGERIA

The second edition of the National Drug Distribution Guidelines was published by the Federal Ministry of Health in 2012. The implementation of the guidelines is expected to take off in July, 2014 since all structures are expected to be in place on or before 30 June, 2014. Overall, the guidelines seek “to establish a well-ordered drug distribution system for Nigeria”. This noble goal is a desirable end-point for which all pharmacists, young and old, have been clamouring.

The clamour is not without basis as the current system of drug distribution in Nigeria is anything but dignifying for the profession of Pharmacy. Drugs are peddled by all sorts of characters: sane, insane, learned, ignorant, etc. It is a rat race, the consequences of which are weighty and destructive for the health care delivery system in the nation, as well as its economy.

The most notable fallout of the chaotic and unorganised distribution system is the unrestricted circulation of fake, substandard and adulterated pharmaceutical products. Like most other issues, we do not have statistics that will adequately describe the extent of faking or the proportion of fake products in circulation. We have had figures from different sources that state that 70 per cent, 50 per cent or 15 per cent of total drugs circulating in Nigeria are fake. Our concern will not be the veracity or otherwise of these figures but the fact that we have a problem and it is our joint responsibility to solve it. The fake drug incidence or prevalence should be zero!

Responsibilities

In summary, the guidelines have erected pillars and clearly delineated channels of distribution with roles and responsibilities:

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