Late but safe
The old saying 'better late than never' is not entirely applicable while planning a baby. Doctors at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, London, advise that women should ideally have babies within ages 20 to 35. The good news is that you can easily outsmart age related pregnancy complications (listed below) if you are running a bit late. Identify the risks, report them to your doc and be safe. Be a happy, healthy post-30s mommy!INTRA-UTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION (IUGR)
What it is: Retardation of the baby's growth in the uterus.
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Risk factors: Hypertension, anaemia, kidney disease.
Call your doc: If you are not gaining adequate weight, your abdomen looks abnormally small.
Rx: Your doc will probably suggest bed rest. Sleep in the left lateral position. Follow a high-carb, high-protein diet. Available treatment options include low-dose aspirin therapy, zinc supplementation, fish oil and oxygen therapy.
Text: Prevention
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