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What is symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)? How is SPD treated?

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Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) is the temporary separation of the front part of the pubic bone as a result of child birth, which can cause pain in your lower abs just above the pubic area after delivery as the ligament becomes lax. Often times, there is no specific surgery that is needed. Painkillers and physiotherapy will help. Most of the time, mothers recover naturally.

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How many doctor visits are essential during the last trimester?

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The frequency of doctor visits increases to every 2 to 3 weeks, but during the last month I would see my patients on a weekly basis. Sometimes, if there are complications, I may see them even more frequently.

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How should I prepare my body to get pregnant?

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Start exercising and take folic acid. Pregnancy is a stress to the body, your cardiovascular and muscular system will be under strain. If you are toned, you will take pregnancy well, and studies have shown that you will have less pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, back aches and constipation. Pregnancy is like carrying an army field pack for 9 months, so you should strengthen your core muscle to feel less strain during your pregnancy. This will make the pregnancy journey more enjoyable. Diet and Lifestyle for Pregnancy - Keep a BMI between 20 and 34. - Start exercising. - Start taking folic acid 400 mcg daily. - Stop smoking and reduce alcohol intake. Smoking reduces pregnancy by 60%, Alcohol of >2 drinks/day reduces pregnancy by 45%. - Caffeine of 1-2 cups a day has no impact on pregnancy. Caffeine of >5 cups a day can reduce pregnancy by 45%. - Take 2 or more servings of seafood a week to increase your pregnancy chances. This was seen in 501 couples in the LIFE Study (Longitudinal Investigation of Fertility & Environment). Couples taking seafood had a 61% higher chance of pregnancy. It it thought that the omega-3 in fish and shellfish improves sperm quality, ovulation function and embryo development (Gaskins JClinEndoMetab 2018).

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