10points for the best info on what is toxemia when you are pregnant and where can i find info on how to?

Question

get the right nutrient's for the unborn baby throughout the whole nine months and what should i absolutety stay away from and what are the things i should take in to better the chances of a healty baby

even some good links would be helpful on pregnancy

Answer 1

Toxemia will show in fluid storage (swollen ankles, etc.) and your blood pressure (quite high). It is a warning toward pre-eclampsia. Absolutely stay away from sodium (canned soups, salty snacks, hard cheeses, blue cheese, processed foods & cold cuts, diet drinks & soda) and try to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, chicken, approved fish, and turkey, whole grains (brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat bread), drink plenty of water, and, most of all, see your doctor regularly.

Answer 2

Why are people telling you to have sex??..lol Anyways, You can go to www.babycenter.com and they have alot about toxemia there. My cousin had this and had to have her baby taken early. They were both afterwards fine, There is no known cause for it. Toxemia begins to develop as soon as the placenta begins to form. Most happen with first pregnancies and subsequent ones are at lower risk. Some signs are swelling of hands , feet and face, and a rise in protein in the urine and high blood pressure that will keep rising. It can be controlled with the help of BP medicine and lots of bed rest. So if the doctor orders a woman to bed rest, then she should do so.
Next make sure you buy your prenatal vitamins and there are a few foods they say to stay away from during pregnancy. Such as deli meats and soft cheeses and hot dogs. If you do have these things you need to make sure they are well heated first. Also some seafood, such as tuna, shark and swordfish have high levels of mercury in them that you should avoid. Other than that, just eat well, and if you are able to (if you dont have morning sickness or lots of aches and pains) then its good to go ahead and walk 30 minutes a day which can help keep blood pressure down also. Good Luck..You can also check out http://ncnc.essortment.com/whatistoxemi_ruyd.htm

Answer 3

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Toxemia or Pre-eclampsia
Signs, symptoms and treatment.



Pre-eclampsia or Toxemia: Describes a combination of symptoms significant to pregnancy, which disappear with the birth of the baby.
Symptoms include:
A. Swelling (edema).
B. Protein in the urine.
C. Hypertension (high blood pressure).
D. A change in reflexes.

Other symptoms could include headaches, seeing spots or changes in vision. These are all warning signs. Report them to your care provider immediately. Pre-eclampsia can be very serious if not treated and can progress to eclampsia. Which refers to seizures or convulsions in women.

An excessive retention of fluid that builds up quickly can also signify the onset of Pre-eclampsia, or pregnancy-induced hypertension. High blood pressure, or hypertension is one of the more common pregnancy complications in women over 35. There is also a higher incidence of pre-eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy) within this age group. Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy that needs to be monitored carefully. If you notice a sudden increase in bloating over a period of one or two days, with no apparent cause, you should call your care provider. Some swelling during pregnancy is normal especially in warmer weather. There will be other symptoms present as well in the case of Pre-eclampsia.

Treatment for Pre-eclampsia:
A. Complete bedrest.
B. Increased intake of fluids.
C. Avoid salty foods or foods high in sodium.

If symptoms do not improve they may have to admit you to a hospital for treatment or labor maybe induced. As these symptoms disappear with the delivery of your baby.

If you find your self on bedrest and would like extra emotional support during the passing weeks you may contact- Sidelines at their Web site at http://www.sidelines.org. Sidelines is a network of support groups across the country for women and their families experiencing complicated pregnancie

Answer 4

Diagnosis
Bacteremia is most commonly diagnosed by blood culture, in which a sample of blood is allowed to incubate with a medium that promotes bacterial growth. Since blood is normally sterile, this process does not normally lead to the isolation of bacteria. If, however, bacteria are present in the bloodstream at the time the sample is obtained, the bacteria will multiply in the medium and can thereby be detected. Any bacteria that incidentally find their way to the culture medium will also multiply. For this reason, blood cultures must be drawn with great attention to sterile process. Occasionally, blood cultures will reveal the presence of bacteria that represent contamination from the skin through which the culture was obtained. Blood cultures must be repeated at intervals to determine if persistent—rather than transient—bacteremia is present.


[edit] Causes
In the hospital, indwelling catheters are a frequent cause of bacteremia and the subsequent nosocomial infections, because they provide a means by which bacteria normally found on the skin can enter the bloodstream. Other causes of bacteremia include dental procedures (occasionally including simple tooth brushing), herpes (including herpetic whitlow), urinary tract infections, IV drug use, and colorectal cancer. Bacteremia may also be seen in oropharyngeal, gastrointestinal or genitourinary surgery or exploration.


[edit] Consequences
Bacteremia is the principal means by which local infections are spread to distant organs (referred to as hematogenous spread). Bacteremia is typically transient rather than continuous, due to a vigorous immune system response when bacteria are detected in the blood. Hematogenous dissemination of bacteria is part of the pathophysiology of meningitis and endocarditis, and of Pott's disease and many other forms of osteomyelitis.

A related condition, septicemia, refers to the presence of bacteria or their toxins in the bloodstream.

Bacteremia, as noted above, frequently elicits a vigorous immune system response. The constellation of findings related to this response (such as fever, chills, or hypotension) is referred to as sepsis. In the setting of more severe disturbances of temperature, respiration, heart rate or white blood cell count, the response is characterized as sepsis syndrome, septic shock, and may result in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.

Answer 5

standard prenantal vitamins with lots of folic acid... At least 800mg... About toxemia, that is something only your personal DR can answer. My mother had toxemia with me and she was in ICU for the last 4 months of her pregnancy...

Answer 6

A condition in which the blood contains toxins produced by body cells at a local source of infection or derived from the growth of microorganisms. Also called blood poisoning.

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Answer 8

Sperm can't fly or hike, and they don't drive tiny little bulldozers to get through layers of clothing either. Sperm can only get around by swimming, and only in certain bodily fluids. Your clothing and his would have to be completely (and I mean completely) soaked through with those fluids in order for there to be even a remote chance of pregnancy.

Answer 9

an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and protein in the urine will cause toxemia.

Answer 10

Try this link - I hope it is useful:

http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=572