Pregnancy Therapist

It takes a lot to cope with a common cold during a pregnancy, because many medications are contraindicated during this period of time. How to be treated during a pregnancy? Which medications can be taken during the pregnancy without doing any harm to a baby? Primary Care Doctor for pregnant women is knowledgeable concerning all these questions. 

The more attention gets a pregnant woman, the higher is the possibility of successful and harmless labors for both – a mother and a baby. 

If the gynecologist’s concern is to ensure a successful delivery of a baby, then a primary care physician should focus on maintaining the health of the pregnant woman. 

Even in the absence of complaints, pregnant women are strongly advised to consult a physician when registering as a pregnant woman at the 30th week. It is connected with the fact that the load on the woman's body during pregnancy increases in several times, provoking the development of all hidden ailments and the appearance of new problems.

Pregnancy puts a lot of strain on the body, so many hidden and mild illnesses can become more severe during this period. It is most important for women with chronic diseases to monitor their well-being. Regular visits to a therapist are recommended if you have:

• heart and vascular diseases;
• endocrine disorders;
• diseases of the digestive system;
• kidney diseases;
• bronchial asthma and other chronic pathologies.

During pregnancy, only a doctor can determine whether mild discomfort is the result of physiological changes or a disease - as well as prescribe effective treatment if necessary.

The doctor examines the pregnant woman, asks in detail about previous diseases, prescribes blood and urine tests and a cardiogram (ECG). This is necessary to detect chronic diseases that are not associated with pregnancy, but can affect its course.

In addition to treatment, the therapist helps to develop the right rest regime, calculate the optimal amount of physical activity and choose the correct diet. If a woman is forced to take medications during pregnancy, the therapist will see the patient as often as the gynecologist leading the pregnancy.

The treatment of pregnant women is often connected with the following problems:

• high pressure;

• anemias;

• kidney and bladder diseases.

The peak of exacerbation of these diseases falls on the second trimester of pregnancy, which is why it is obligatory to have one more consultation of  a therapist at the 30th week of pregnancy.