During pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body changes and her belly increases in size. This abdominal enlargement causes the skin to stretch, and stretch marks may appear in the belly area. To avoid this as much as possible, the pregnant woman should drink plenty of water and moisturize her skin very well.
Another aspect to take into account during pregnancy for body care is the preparation of the perineal muscles for the moment of delivery. This will prevent possible tears.
Read the full article on: Health in pregnancy: nutrition, care and potential problems ( 69).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 07/29/2024