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Having a healthy and smart child is certainly the hope of every parent. Apparently your food intake, as a pregnant woman, is very influential on the brain development of The Baby. Some foods are proven to be able to improve a baby's memory, some can affect the baby's ability to learn and support overall brain development. An expert said, each pregnant woman's food choices can affect the development of the baby's brain until after birth. Here are some foods that pregnant women can use to support the baby's brain development. Chicken eggs Chicken eggs are one type of food that is easily obtained and is very beneficial for pregnant women. In addition to high protein, eggs are a rich source of choline. The role of choline is considered very important to the growth of the fetal brain in the womb. Choline can also reduce the risk of congenital defects in the form of abnormalities in the neural tube (spina bifida). Because choline is found in egg yolks, it is recomm...

Having skin with burn scars can affect your appearance and confidence. But don't worry too much, because there are several ways to get rid of burn scars that you can do. The causes of burns can vary. Burns to the skin can be caused by fire, electric shock, exposure to certain chemicals, prolonged sun exposure, or radiation. Types of burn scars Burns themselves can be divided into several levels, according to their depth and breadth, namely minor burns (first degree), moderate burns (second degree), and severe burns (third degree). After healing, the burn can leave scars on the skin. Types of burn scars also vary, namely: Hypertrophic burn scars Characterized by a raised skin and protruding above the surface of the skin, can be purplish or reddish in color. These burn scars can also make the skin feel itchy and warm to the touch. Contracture burn scars These scars make the skin become constricted and attracted so that it can restrict movement, especially if it is located ...

Stress fetus is a condition that should not be left too long. If your child in the womb experiences too much stress, he can experience a variety of serious complications that can affect his health and development. Every thing a pregnant woman does will have an impact on the health and development of the unborn child. One effect that can occur if pregnant women do not maintain their health is the fetus becomes stressed. This condition needs to be treated immediately, because if not, various complications of pregnancy and fetal health problems can arise. To find out more about stress fetus and what are the dangers, let's, see the following review. Why Does the Fetus Stress? There are several conditions for pregnant women that cause or increase the risk of the fetus experiencing stress, including: Pregnant at the age of 35 years or more. Suffering health problems during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, anemia, infection, preeclampsia, or diabetes. Being overweight or o...

If you experience ear discharge, it means you are experiencing an infection or injury to the middle ear. Don't leave it alone, this condition requires medical help. Normally, the ear will produce earwax. This earwax contains oil which functions to wrap dust, bacteria, or other foreign objects so it does not enter further into the ear. But in certain conditions such as an ear infection or a ruptured eardrum, the ear will secrete a fluid containing blood or possibly pus. The presence of fluid that comes out of the ear is known as otorrhea. What Causes Ear Discharge? In general, the cause of discharge in the ear is infection. Bacteria or viruses can enter the middle ear behind the eardrum. Bacteria and viruses that enter successfully can cause infection. This infection triggers the collection of fluid in the middle ear. The pressure generated by this collection of fluids will push and someday tear the eardrum so that the fluid will flow out of the ear. Two other conditions that...

People who have high cholesterol should certainly avoid consuming cholesterol-causing foods. Not only for you who have high cholesterol, people who have a history or risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes are also advised to limit foods that cause cholesterol. What types of high cholesterol foods should be avoided? Cholesterol is a component of fat that plays an important role in keeping body cells and tissues functioning. However, the amount must not exceed the normal limit of cholesterol in the body. You are advised to maintain consumption of cholesterol obtained from food with an amount of no more than 200 mg per day. If cholesterol levels in the body are too high, it can increase the risk of serious illness, such as heart disease, stroke, and obesity. Know the Benefits of Cholesterol Cholesterol is produced by the liver and is divided into several types, namely good cholesterol (HDL), triglycerides, and bad cholesterol (LDL). Someone is said to have normal cholesterol le...