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Malaria na very serious health matter for woman wey get belle because malaria and pregnancy no dey go together at all. Normal normal the body immune system dey fight against malaria but when woman get belle, the power of the immune dey weak to fight malaria, sake of the plenty changes wey the body dey undergo. E fit cause plenty wahala for mama and pikin if dem no quick diagnose am.
Premature birth: Normal duration for pregnancy na 40 weeks, malaria fit cause make woman born pikin wey never reach up to 37 weeks for Belle. This na wetin dem dey called Premature Birth.
Many of the rape cases have ended up with girls getting pregnant. These rape cases combined with non-rape pregnancies have made Liberia to have one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the world. The latest pregnancy wahala is coming from Rivercess County, one of the poorest counties in Liberia.
A Nigerian movie on Cinema + Africa captures the rape situation very well. In this movie, the daughter of a Bishop gets druged and raped by a male church member and she became pregnant on account of the rape. The Bishop forced his daughter to get married to the rapist, saying that he was protecting his hard earned reputation from societal scandal. When the daughter was about to deliver, the rapist beat her until she lost the pregnancy. With the evidence of the beating provided by two female neighbors, the Mother, Wife of the Bishop, had the rapist taken to court and jailed. But the Bishop used his influence to have the rapist released from jail.
Climate change will impact water resources in many ways. For example, changes in water and air temperatures, heavier and longer rains, flooding, and rising sea levels can introduce disease-carrying organisms into drinking water supplies and recreational waters.12 Drinking or coming in contact with untreated contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal and other illnesses for any individual;13 however, pregnant women have a higher risk of gastrointestinal illness if they come in contact with contaminated water than other adults.14 Severe gastrointestinal illness can cause pregnancy loss and preterm birth.15
Food safety and proper nutrition are critical to both maternal and fetal health. Extreme events, such as wildfires, floods, heat waves, and droughts, may disrupt food production and distribution, increase costs, and limit availability. These impacts could make it harder for mothers to get healthy food.18 Food shortages may lead to poor nutrition, which can make pregnancy more difficult and cause delivery problems, low birth weight, and even infant mortality.19
In addition, pregnant women and fetuses are at more risk of developing complications from other mosquito-transmitted illnesses, like dengue fever, due to immune system changes during pregnancy.34 Most people who contract dengue fever experience mild symptoms such as aches and pains, nausea, and vomiting. They also recover in a few days to a week.35
There is currently no vaccine or medication to prevent Zika virus infection. All travelers to or residents of areas with ongoing Zika virus transmission should be advised to strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito bites because of the potential for exposure to Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses (6). Aedes vector mosquitoes bite mostly during daylight hours; thus, protection from mosquito bites is required throughout the day (7). Prevention of mosquito bites includes wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants, permethrin-treated clothing, and using United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents. Insect repellents containing ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, and IR3535 are safe for use during pregnancy when used in accordance with the product label (6). To prevent human-to-mosquito-to-human transmission, persons infected with Zika, dengue, or chikungunya virus should protect themselves from mosquito exposure during the first week of illness. The number of mosquitoes in and around homes can be reduced by emptying standing water from containers, installing or repairing screens on windows and doors, and using air conditioning if available. Further information on preventing mosquito bites is available online ( ).
A false positive IgM result is more likely among women residing in areas with ongoing Zika virus transmission than among travelers because of a higher likelihood of previous exposure to a related flavivirus. Pregnant women who do not report clinical illness consistent with Zika virus disease can be offered IgM testing upon initiation of prenatal care; among women with negative IgM results, repeat testing can be considered in the mid-second trimester because of the ongoing risk for Zika virus exposure and infection throughout pregnancy (Figure 2).
CDC recommends that health care providers discuss pregnancy intention and reproductive options with women of reproductive age. Decisions regarding the timing of pregnancies are personal and complex; reproductive life plans can assist in making these decisions (22). Patient age, fertility, reproductive and medical history, as well as the values and preferences of the woman and her partner should be considered during discussions regarding pregnancy intentions and timing. In the context of the ongoing Zika virus transmission, preconception care should include a discussion of the signs and symptoms and the potential risks associated with Zika virus infection.
Health care providers should discuss strategies to prevent unintended pregnancy with women who do not want to become pregnant; these strategies should include counseling on family planning and use of contraceptive methods. Safety, effectiveness, availability, and acceptability should be considered when selecting a contraceptive method (23). Approximately half of U.S. pregnancies each year are unintended (24); patients should be counseled to use the most effective contraceptive method that can be used correctly and consistently. For women desiring highly effective contraception, long acting reversible contraception, including contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices, might be the best choice ( _methods_508.pdfpdf icon). When choosing a contraceptive method, the risk for sexually transmitted infections should also be considered; correct and consistent use of condoms reduces the risk for sexually transmitted infections.
Strategies to prevent mosquito bites should be emphasized for women living in areas with ongoing Zika virus transmission who want to become pregnant. These strategies, including wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts, using FDA-approved insect repellents, ensuring that windows and doors have screens, and staying inside air conditioned spaces when possible, can reduce the risk for Zika virus infection and other vector-borne diseases. During preconception counseling visits, the potential risks of Zika virus infection acquired during pregnancy should be discussed.
* Tests for pregnant women with clinical illness consistent with Zika virus disease include Zika virus reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and Zika virus immunoglobulin M (IgM) and neutralizing antibodies on serum specimens ( _Zika_Chik_Deng_Testing_011916.pdfpdf iconexternal icon). Because of the overlap of symptoms and areas where other viral illnesses are endemic, evaluation for dengue or chikungunya virus infection is also recommended. If chikungunya or dengue virus RNA is detected, treat in accordance with existing guidelines. Timely recognition and supportive treatment for dengue virus infections can substantially lower the risk of medical complications and death. Repeat Zika virus testing during pregnancy is warranted if clinical illness consistent with Zika virus disease develops later in pregnancy.
White vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) is normal earlier in pregnancy. You can wear a panty liner to catch the discharge. However, if the discharge is yellow, green, clear, bloody, or foul smelling, you should contact your doctor.
Veins around the anus can become swollen and discolored (varicose veins) during pregnancy as extra blood begins flowing and the uterus grows and puts pressure in the abdomen. Hemorrhoids can be itchy and cause discomfort, which can be relieved by sitting in a warm bath, or hemorrhoid ointment (if advised by the doctor).
Pregnancy rhinitis (also called gestational rhinitis) is the name used to describe a runny or stuffy nose that can come on at any time during pregnancy but typically begins in the second or third trimesters; it lasts for 6 weeks or more, has no allergic cause or other signs of a normal cold, and the symptoms typically disappear within two weeks of having your baby.
Rhinitis that is caused by an allergy (known as allergic rhinitis) is often an existing condition, and would be present before, during and after pregnancy. This condition can have slightly different symptoms.
The main symptoms you might experience with pregnancy rhinitis are sneezing and a congested or runny nose. Although the exact cause of these symptoms has yet to be determined, the thinking is that elevated levels of certain hormones, including placental growth hormone, progesterone and oestrogen, are involved. Increases in these hormones are thought to cause the blood vessels and mucous membranes in your nose to swell and increase the activity of your glands, producing more mucous and nasal congestion.
The good news is that pregnancy rhinitis goes away after the birth of your baby. In the meantime though there are things that you can try to help relieve your symptoms. The best natural treatments to try to ease congestion are:
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