Illustration. In hot summer, children often sweat a lot. Sweat is easily deposited in the mouth of the unfinished sweat glands, stimulating the skin, forming nodules, rough touch, and heat rash. Bathing with water alone cannot remove the dirt on the baby’s skin. Therefore, when bathing the baby, the mother should use a little gentle shower gel or lotion with natural extracts mixed in water to bathe the baby, this will help make the baby’s skin healthier, soft and lightly fragrant. gentler, avoiding the attack of harmful bacteria. Note, when bathing the baby should use warm water and should not bathe for too long or too many times a day because it will make the baby’s skin dry. Use sunscreen Not only every adult needs to use sunscreen every day to protect their skin, but so do children. When going outdoors, parents need to apply sunscreen to their children to prevent ultraviolet rays from directly affecting the skin and causing harm to the baby’s skin. In addition, you should limit your children’s exposure to sunlight for too long, especially when UV radiation peaks from 10-14h. In addition to applying sunscreen, when moving outdoors in the sun, parents need to shield children with sun protection items such as wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, glasses, … Moisturizing Newborn skin is different from adults, 30% thinner, less durable structure, vulnerable to damage and irritation. Children’s skin is relatively large compared to their body weight, contains a lot of water, but is twice as easy to dry as an adult’s skin. Therefore, atopic dermatitis is very common in children, especially infants and young children. One of the factors that increase the risk of atopic dermatitis is that parents have not paid attention to skin care and done it incorrectly. Doctor Khanh advised, after bathing, mothers should use moisturizing milk for children to limit water loss through the skin. Moisturizing is also the basic measure to prevent and treat atopic dermatitis. The moisturizer works to restore the skin barrier, make the skin soft, fight dryness, reduce itching. In addition, applying moisturizing products regularly is also anti-inflammatory, preventing allergens and bacteria from entering. Protect your skin properly The last and equally important step is to protect the skin. Areas that often sweat or come into contact with urine such as the folds of the neck, the inside of the elbows, the elbows, the arms and legs, the groin, the buttocks, the back, the chest need to be dried. Mothers can apply powder to absorb excess moisture, help the skin to breathe, prevent bacteria from growing, and prevent heat rash. Note that the powder is only applied after cleaning and drying the baby’s skin. Khanh emphasized, the skin is the organ that protects the child’s body from environmental agents, preventing the penetration of allergens and bacteria that cause infections. Proper care will increase the “resistance” of the skin, prevent atopic dermatitis, skin infections and uncomfortable heat rash. Clean, healthy skin also helps children feel comfortable, eat well, sleep deeply, and develop better physically from the first stage of life. Soon I grew up, could talk and walk without my mother’s support. So, take advantage of 20 minutes of skin care every day to bond more closely with your child. The reassuring whispers will make your baby love bath time more than anything. Mothers should also play with their children while playing with water so that the baby feels really comfortable and excited. Gentle massage movements, slowly applying powder will help awaken the senses in children, bring a sense of joy and excitement for children to develop comprehensively and happily.

The lips of a 15-year-old girl were swollen, closed eyebrows, bleeding – Photo: BVCC On April 28, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital said that it had just received and treated an allergic case due to using cheap lipstick bought on social networks. Accordingly, the patient, who is an NTI (15 years old, living in Dong Nai) comes to the hospital for examination with dry lips, swelling, itching, pus, grinding, bleeding. Before that, N. viewed on facebook, saw ads for lip balms and lipsticks that were committed to natural ingredients, lead-free, chemical-free, and safe for the lips, costing only 5,000 VND / box of lip balm and 17,000 VND. / creamy lipstick. N. ordered the two above lipsticks, after using it, I found that my lips were dry, itchy, and swollen with pustules. Eating, drinking and communicating every day is facing many difficulties. Dr. Phan Ngoc Huy, Department of Aesthetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital said, N. suffered from superinfection contact dermatitis and was indicated for treatment with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and topical drugs. The doctor examines the patient According to Dr. Huy, a lipstick allergy is a condition caused by the body overreacting to the ingredients of the lipstick. Usually, after a few minutes or a few hours after using the lipstick, the area where the lipstick is applied will become red, itchy … If the allergy is worse, blisters, pus, close eyebrows … There are many causes of lipstick allergy such as using poor quality lipstick, unclear origins, using expired lipstick, and cold skin … Dr. Huy added that lipstick is an indispensable cosmetic for women, so before buying and using the product, you should note: before buying lipstick, you need to carefully check the ingredients to see the version. Is the body allergic to any of the lipstick ingredients; Choose lipstick with clear origin. Besides, before you want to use the new lipstick, it is necessary to test by applying lipstick on the skin on the inside of your arm to see if there is an allergic phenomenon. “When there are signs of redness, swelling, itching … stop using lipsticks. Gently remove makeup with clean water or coconut oil, olive oil. Absolutely do not use makeup remover products containing ingredients. Use a wet towel on the lips for 15-20 minutes to reduce swelling, itching, inflammation In case of severe allergies, swollen lips, blisters, close eyebrows … need to immediately go to facilities with dermatologists. Reputable willow to be examined and treated by doctors “Dr. Huy recommended. The raid at BIBOP cosmetics store both labeled “Japan” and the “China” label.

Ky Duyen confidently showed off her bare bare face and asked if such skin was considered a baby. Everyone took a contest to praise Hau too beautiful, perfect skin without any debate. Admittedly, Ky Duyen’s facial skin is as beautiful as a baby. Miss America Duyen makes people fidgety with a rustic face without defects. Miss America Duyen is one of the beauties who had a beauty when she first published many mixed opinions of Vbiz. But for now, just in a gentle style to fully show off her beautiful natural beauty. Recently, Miss America Duyen often captures people’s hearts with a simple image, natural beauty. Ky Duyen’s beauty is more and more recognized by many people, the more you look at you, the more harmonious and delicate you will be. The show shows off a charming bust with sharp angle. To have a smooth, smooth and pink-white skin that meets baby standards like Miss America Duyen, women must be really careful and meticulous in skin care and beauty at home. Choose products that suit your skin Beauty products are not important at price but focus on ingredients that are suitable for the skin, gentle and non-irritating. Some people simply take care of beauty with natural ingredients, but their skin is still beautiful because of this principle. Meticulous skin care like Korean girls Korean women have a very meticulous skincare routine that provides the skin with all the nutrients it needs to stay in the best health. Compared to the tropical climate in Vietnam, a 5-step process with makeup remover and face wash, toner, lotion, moisturizer, sunscreen (day), anti aging cream (night) is considered suitable. Best. Skin care from the inside like Japanese women Japanese people are famous all over the world for their beauty and aging skin, the reason is that they regularly add antioxidants, collagen from seaweed, seaweed, soybeans, green tea. These nutrients contribute to nourishing the skin from within, repelling aging to the maximum.

“Doctor, what can you eat during pregnancy to make your baby smarter?”

“Can eating folic acid make babies smarter? How about DHA?”

Every pregnant mother wants her child to be smart and beautiful. However, what factors will affect the baby’s brain development?

Professor Sun Lizhou from Jiangsu Provincial People’s Hospital once delivered a speech “Risk Factors Affecting Fetal Brain Development during Pregnancy”.

Explained in detail which factors will affect the IQ of the fetus, and even affect the development of the nervous system.

Do you know the period of fetal brain development? From a fertilized egg to a fetus, it undergoes cell proliferation and differentiation. From the B-ultrasound, the baby’s changes can also be observed. But, do you know when the baby’s brain development begins? In fact, at the 4th weekend of the embryo, the baby’s brain bubbles are formed; In the 5th to 6th week of the embryo, the forebrain vesicles form the left and right telomeres; By the 7th week of the embryo, cerebral cortex tissue has occurred; At the 8th week of the embryo, the cerebellum occurs; At the 12th week of the embryo, the cerebellar hemisphere and cerebellar vermis are formed; The weight of the brain at birth is about 25% of that of an adult, and by the age of 2 it increases to about 75% of that of an adult; At the age of 1 year, the DNA level of the brainstem reached the adult standard, and at the age of 4, the DNA level of the forebrain and cerebellum reached 75% of the adult. It can be seen from the figure that the neurodevelopment of the fetus begins in the first trimester and covers the entire fetal period until 3 years after birth. Moreover, the fetal period is an extremely important period for brain development.

What factors affect fetal brain development? The baby communicates with his mother through the placenta in the womb. The outer layer of the placenta is mainly composed of maternal cells, and the inner layer is composed of fetal cells. The state of the mother will affect the state of the placenta, thereby affecting the development of the fetus.

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Risk factor 1: weight gain during pregnancy

Too much or too little weight gain during pregnancy can cause adverse health problems for mothers and babies.

The mother may have postpartum weight retention, increase the risk of cesarean section, increase the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.

The effects on the fetus include: birth volume larger or smaller than gestational age, increased risk of premature birth and childhood obesity risk.

The American Institute of Medicine (IOM) has published a guideline recommendation for weight gain during pregnancy:

In addition, a review of 12 studies proved that obesity during pregnancy is related to the baby’s future cognitive, behavioral, and emotional development. And it will increase the risk of behavioral and cognitive deficits in childhood.

Therefore, the weight gain of pregnant mothers during pregnancy must be reasonable. Don’t just eat and drink just to make your baby grow up and grow stronger; don’t over-control your diet just to keep your body in shape.

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Risk factor 2: Cesarean section

Caesarean section will also affect the baby’s brain development?

This is a conclusion based on the results of a large number of studies. Cesarean section not only affects the early stage of the baby, but also increases the baby’s risk of developing some diseases in the long term.

Studies have shown that cesarean section is related to autism spectrum disease. It is possible that the oxytocin injected during cesarean section will change the balance of oxytocin in the newborns, thereby affecting the brain development of children.

The picture shows the risk comparison of autism spectrum diseases (ASDs) in newborns with different delivery methods

In addition, due to the birth without the natural birth canal, the ability of the newborn to adapt to the external environment may be reduced after birth, and the early behavioral ability is slightly lower than that of the newborn born naturally. But this is transient, don’t worry too much.

There are also research results that show that cesarean section surgery may damage the intellectual structure of children. Babies born under cesarean section have lower IQs in terms of number breadth and memory/distraction factors than those born naturally.

Therefore, if you can live by yourself or live by yourself!

However, when there are medical indications for cesarean section, it is still necessary to weigh the pros and cons and follow the doctor’s advice.

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Risk factor 3: Complications during pregnancy

Complications during pregnancy include: gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, intrauterine infection, and others, such as thyroid disease during pregnancy, abnormal psychological conditions during pregnancy.

Although most pregnancy and childbirth can go through smoothly, about 15% of pregnant women will have life-threatening complications during pregnancy. Not only will it threaten the life of the mother, but also affect the normal development of the fetus.

▎Pregnant hypertension:

Studies have shown that pregnancy-induced hypertension can increase the number of fetal brain neuronal apoptosis, cause neuronal damage, and affect the development of the nervous system.

The picture shows the comparison of brain nerve cells between normal fetuses and fetuses with perinatal asphyxia and preeclampsia

In addition, there are prospective follow-up studies that show that high blood pressure during pregnancy can cause about 30% of children to have IQ lower than normal at the age of 4.5.

▎Gestational Diabetes:

Studies have shown that gestational diabetes can cause memory impairment in infants.

A baby born to a mother with gestational diabetes does not have a big difference between the face of the mother and the face of a stranger.

A baby born to a normal mother during pregnancy will attract more attention when seeing the mother’s face.

The picture shows the total average data of 6-month lateral leads for normal babies and babies born to gestational diabetic mothers. The infants in the control group showed larger negative components when facing their mothers or strangers, indicating that the mother’s face attracted more attention of the infants.

In addition, the control group infants had greater differences in memory renewal (PSW) to their mothers or strangers, but there was no significant difference in infants born to gestational diabetic mothers, indicating that memory and cognitive functions were impaired.

At the same time, about 50% of babies born to pregnant women with gestational diabetes will suffer from neonatal hypoglycemia. The longer the period of neonatal hypoglycemia, the greater the impact on brain development.

In addition, studies have shown that hypertension, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders during pregnancy are related to autism and growth retardation in the offspring.

▎Intrauterine infection:

Mothers infected with Toxoplasma gondii, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and other microorganisms during pregnancy can cause mental retardation, cerebral palsy, enlarged ventricles and other brain and behavioral abnormalities in the offspring.

Studies have shown that intrauterine infection can cause the baby’s neurological disease and the risk of cerebral palsy to double.

Especially this year’s new crown epidemic, the long-term impact on the baby is still unclear, and further follow-up studies are needed.

▎Thyroid disease:

Thyroid function itself will affect the brain development of the fetus. Hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy need to be corrected in time.

It is best to perform a thyroid function test before pregnancy and follow-up screening during pregnancy.

A prospective birth cohort study showed that the mother suffered from hypothyroidism in the first trimester, and the IQ value of the children born during the school age decreased by 4.3.

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Risk factor 4: Intrauterine growth restriction (FGR)

Intrauterine growth restriction has a high incidence in developing countries and is a common adverse pregnancy outcome.

Some scholars compared the brains of children with FGR, full-term infants, and premature infants by MRI and found that:

Compared with full-term children, FGR children showed reductions in bilateral temporal lobes, hippocampus, amygdala, right central area, right frontal lobe, left parietal lobe, and basal ganglia.

Compared with preterm infants, children with FGR showed that the amygdala, basal ganglia, thalamus, insula, bilateral angular gyrus, left occipital and parietal lobes, and right central area were all reduced in volume.

The picture shows the MRI comparison of FGR infants, term infants and premature infants

All in all, FGR will cause the volume of brain gray matter to decrease, and the brain volume is lower than that of normal babies. This will affect language communication skills and increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.

summary

There are too many factors that affect fetal brain development during pregnancy!

However, Professor Sun Lizhou also summarized 4 intrauterine environmental factors for pregnant mothers to ensure normal fetal brain development:

Keep away from toxic substances;

Avoid infection with pathogenic bacteria;

Proper nutrition;

Sufficient oxygen.

I wish every little baby come to this world healthy and safe~

This article first published: Obstetrics and Gynecology Channel in the Medical Circle

1. Take your baby to breathe more fresh air

Take your baby outside to breathe more fresh air, which can exercise his temperature adaptability and strengthen his resistance.

2. Take your baby out to sunbathe

Taking your baby out in the sun can not only replenish calcium, but also the infrared rays of sunlight help the expansion of blood vessels in the baby’s skin. Ultraviolet rays can kill bacteria and reduce the chance of rickets. As long as the outdoor temperature is above 22°C, you can take your baby out to bask in the sun. As the baby’s age increases, the baby’s time in the sun can gradually increase, from 3 to 5 minutes to half an hour. But please note that if the sun is strong, you can take your baby to bask in the shade of a tree. In addition, when taking your baby to bask in the sun, wear a sun hat to prevent direct sunlight from hitting your baby’s eyes.

3. Comfortable warm water bath is beneficial to enhance resistance

Taking your baby in the bath can increase the body’s moisture, keep the nasal cavity moist, and prevent illness. And, more baths can help your baby regulate his body temperature. When bathing your baby, it is more appropriate to control the temperature at about 35°C. In addition, don’t bathe your baby for too long each time.

4. Dress appropriately and avoid too much

In the warm spring, the temperature will gradually rise, and parents do not need to wear thick clothes for the baby all the time, so as not to affect the baby’s health, and is not conducive to cultivating the baby’s ability to adapt to changes in the outside temperature. Parents can refer to the adult’s clothing when dressing the baby. It is not necessary to dress the baby too thickly. It should be adjusted in time according to the weather changes.

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