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From the guest attendants as you pass through our doors, to our cafeterias, respite areas, spiritual care, child life specialists and so many other family resources, we do everything we can to support you and your child as you navigate your healthcare journey at our Akron and Beeghly (Boardman) hospital campuses.
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Lo mejor (y lo más saludable) para un bebé es no nacer antes de lo esperado. Obtenga información sobre lo que puede hacer para prevenir un parto prematuro.
Cuando los bebés nacen antes de tiempo, pueden llegar a tener problemas de salud. Las futuras mamás deben hacer todo lo posible para que el embarazo se extienda durante al menos 37 semanas. Aquí encontrará 5 formas de prevenir un parto prematuro.
• Llame a su médico en cuanto se entere de que está embarazada.
• Acuda a todas las citas prenatales.
• Hágase todas las pruebas de cribado para comprobar su salud y la del bebé.
• Use condones cuando tenga relaciones sexuales.
• Lávese bien las manos con frecuencia.
• No limpie el arenero del gato.
• Evite comer pescado y carne sin cocer, y queso sin pasteurizar.
• No beba alcohol, no fume ni consuma drogas ilegales. Obtenga ayuda si lo necesita.
• Cuídese si tiene diabetes u otros problemas de salud.
• Si está en una relación abusiva, salga de ella. Existen muchos grupos de ayuda.
• Coma una variedad de alimentos saludables y beba mucha agua.
• Tome vitaminas prenatales.
• Haga ejercicio físico si el médico le dice que puede hacerlo.
• Póngase como meta subir de 25 a 35 libras como máximo en todo el embarazo.
• Practique yoga, salga a caminar o haga otras cosas para relajarse.
• Dígale al médico si está ansiosa o deprimida.
• Hable con un consejero o un terapeuta sobre sus preocupaciones.
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date Reviewed: Nov 1, 2021
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