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Pregnant Mother, Let's Recognize the Differences in Normal or Abnormal Vaginal Fluids

Pregnant women do not need to worry too much if they experience vaginal discharge, because generally this condition is normal. But if accompanied by changes in color, aroma, or if the fluid that comes out too much, could be a sign of health problems. Vaginal discharge is also known as leukorrhea or vaginal discharge. During pregnancy, there is an increase in hormone levels that can increase vaginal fluid production. But in certain conditions, vaginal fluid can appear due to infection. Come on, recognize the difference between normal and abnormal vaginal fluid during pregnancy. Normal vaginal fluid during pregnancy Vaginal fluid plays a role in preventing infection from entering the vagina into the uterus. In the vaginal fluid there are cells that have aged from the vagina and cervix, and there are also normal vaginal bacteria. Pregnant women do not need to worry if in the underwear to find a thin liquid which is clear or milky white, and not scented or just smell a little. Vagin...

Breastfeeding Mothers Drink Coffee, Here Are the Facts

There is a lot of debate in the community, regarding whether or not breastfeeding mothers can drink coffee. The conclusions of several studies say, nursing mothers are still allowed to drink coffee as long as it is not excessive. Although permitted, you need to understand more about the safety of drinking coffee for nursing mothers. Including the impact on the baby and the amount of coffee that is safe for consumption. Effects of Caffeine on Breastfeeding Infants and Mothers When consuming coffee, the caffeine content in it will enter the bloodstream. In nursing mothers, a small portion of the caffeine can get into breast milk, so that when the baby suckles, he will also consume caffeine in breast milk. The baby's body has not been able to break down and get rid of caffeine like adults, because the kidneys and liver are not fully developed. As a result, caffeine will accumulate in the baby's body. The smaller the baby's age, the longer it takes for caffeine to get o...