Scoliosis and pregnancy - is not so bad, but only when there is scoliosis of 1-2 degrees. But at 3-4 degrees of scoliosis pregnancy are encouraged to plan and coordinate your doctor. In addition, prior to pregnancy should receive treatment for scoliosis.

What threatens scoliosis in pregnant

During pregnancy, under the influence of hormones is a reorganization of the entire organism of the woman. Including rebuilt work the muscles and ligaments of the whole body - they are preparing for the maximum stretch during pregnancy, and therefore to some extent reduced the ability of muscles to hold the spine in the correct position. The cartilage of the intervertebral discs are also becoming more resilient and vulnerable. On the state of the musculoskeletal system of the spine, of course, it affects and increasing physical activity during pregnancy.

In connection with such physiological characteristics of women suffering from scoliosis during pregnancy can worsen back pain, additional joint pain Joint pain - how to understand what is going on? . But this is not necessary. Most women with scoliosis 1-2 degrees normally tolerate pregnancy without experiencing any discomfort on the part of the spine. Nevertheless, and these women should adhere to certain rules relating to the presence of their spinal curvature.

It is quite another thing - the presence of scoliosis grade 3-4, which interferes with the shape of the chest and pelvis, which affects the condition of internal organs. When expressed scoliosis thorax decreases in volume on one side of the spine so-called bulging rib hump on the other hand, appears smoothed edges. Naturally, this can not affect the state of the cardiovascular system and lungs. When the load increases also due to gestation. And as the respiratory and cardiovascular systems are responsible for the supply of oxygen to the fetus, suffers not only the body of the woman, but the body of the fetus, it starts to lag behind in development, the lack of oxygen adversely affects the state of his brain.

Risk during pregnancy and is skewed to the formation of pelvic disorders in the pelvic organs. For example, violations can relate to the state of the uterus and its appendages, and this is directly can affect the course of pregnancy.

Scoliosis and childbirth - there is great risk of complications?

Women suffering from scoliosis of 1-2 degree, delivery flow as well as other women not suffering from scoliosis. If a woman suffers from an advanced form of scoliosis and, nevertheless, she was able to bear a child, childbirth she also does not get any, because if necessary, the doctor can always assign a cesarean delivery.

Should I treat scoliosis during pregnancy

Scoliosis is best treated before pregnancy, during its planning. This is undoubtedly a positive effect on both mother and child. Sometimes a woman just unaware of the presence of her scoliosis, in this case, refer to the orthopedist-traumatologist, a complete examination and, if necessary - treatment for scoliosis. In any case, scoliosis Scoliosis - when the spine is curved   It should not become an unpleasant surprise during pregnancy.

Treatment of scoliosis of 1-2 degrees is to appoint a course of medical gymnastics, massage, manual therapy Chiropractic: the main thing - to choose the competent expert , Reflexology Reflexology - a policy of non-drug therapies , Training in gyms (unless authorized by a podiatrist and his selection of trainers), swimming. A woman must observe the correct mode of the day, it is rational to eat, avoid heavy physical exertion and prolonged stay in a sitting position (for this there fizkultpauzy). Sleep is recommended on a rigid surface. After treatment tightens and firms the muscles that support the spine, and a woman is easier to tolerate stress during pregnancy.

Planning a pregnancy for scoliosis grade 3-4 can only be in agreement with the orthopedic physician and obstetrician. These professionals can also choose an individual course of treatment, appropriate changes available in the spine and other organs.

And what if the pregnancy has already occurred, and the medical treatment and failed? Scoliosis in pregnancy often occurs without features, but it is better in this case to follow certain rules:

• carefully monitor the weight: weight - this is an additional load on the spine;
• can not long stand or sit in the same position, it is best to look like, and then sit down;
• stay long in the same position as it is not recommended; better to sit on a chair with a back, leaning on it and holding back in the upright position;
• relieve stress spine periodic rest lying on its side (but not on the back!);
• bending, you need to bend your knees and squat slightly - this will reduce the load on the spine;
• from the end of the second trimester of pregnancy is necessary to wear special bandage for pregnant women;
• heavy exercise, prolonged exposure in an inclined position should be completely excluded;
• Shoes should be comfortable to wear, a low steady heel.

Scoliosis and pregnancy - is quite compatible, but under certain rules.

Galina Romanenko

A few years ago Riboxinum come in many regimens for pregnant women. Today, obstetricians are increasingly inclined to believe that the use of the drug in pregnant women has been greatly exaggerated. And intravenous Riboxin during pregnancy is contraindicated.

How does the increased load during pregnancy on the woman's internal organs

During pregnancy, all the organs of women work with high load, which increases with the growth of the fetus. Especially hard for the heart, which is to deliver blood to the tissues, not only pregnant women but also to the tissues of the fetus. If the heart muscle is not strong enough reduced, tissue hypoxia may develop mother and child. Hypoxia fetus develops in the case of impaired circulation in the placenta. This chronic lack of nutrients and oxygen in particular is very dangerous to the fetus, he begins to lag behind in development and lack of oxygen in the cells of the brain can occur irreversible changes.

Large load during pregnancy is the liver and kidneys. In the liver, break down and neutralize all toxic metabolic products from the body of the mother and child, and kidneys remove these substances from the body. Normal operation of the liver and kidneys are also very important during pregnancy.

Disruption of the small blood vessels in the second half of pregnancy may give rise to first, edema, then high blood pressure and complications from the kidney, and brain. Such a condition called preeclampsia. Correct operation of the cardiovascular system, liver and kidneys can reduce the toxic effects of preeclampsia on the body of a woman and child.

How does Riboxinum during pregnancy

If you carefully read the instructions, you can see that nearly all the properties Riboxin could not be more suitable for pregnant women. For example, the basic properties of this drug are the ability to increase metabolism Metabolism: The basis of life of all living things   cells (including protein synthesis - Riboxinum has anabolic effect), by improving its energy and increasing stamina cells to oxygen deficiency (antihypoxic effect). Primarily metabolism activated in heart muscle (myocardium) in the liver, kidney and stomach.

Proceeding in myocardial cells, activates them Riboxinum metabolism and this contributes to the improvement of its contractile capacity. Simultaneously Riboxinum has antiarrhythmic effect and helps to restore normal heart rhythm.

In liver cells Riboxinum works just as well: in activating their metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting It contributes to the fact that the cells produce more enzymes necessary to convert the toxic products of metabolism in the neutral substances. The kidney tissue Riboxinum improves circulation, which leads to the active excretion of metabolic products from the body.

Do I need Riboxinum during pregnancy?

Thus, theoretically Riboxinum is an indispensable drug during pregnancy because it can cause the heart of a pregnant woman to work with greater force, the liver cleanse the blood of toxic substances, and the kidneys eliminate all the poisons and toxins from the body. But most importantly, it has anti Riboxinum that during pregnancy is probably the most important.

That's just in practice, obstetricians are convinced that it is not so. Riboxinum hardly has on a woman's body no impact. That is, even if it is, it is so small that it is difficult to grasp.

Of course, this drug is given during pregnancy, today, and harm from its use, most likely, will not. Here only the pharmaceutical companies that produce this drug, for some reason, often reinsured and write that it is contraindicated in pregnancy. Why is this happening? Obviously because nobody conducts clinical research activities Riboxin pregnant women. Clinical practice of application of the drug in pregnant women have, and the position of clinical trials do not. That is why during pregnancy is contraindicated its intravenous administration.

It has few contraindications drug only hypersensitivity to its components, gout and high blood levels of uric acid salts Uric acid - a normal level? . Since tablets Riboxin contains simple sugars, they do not take people with certain types of enzymatic deficiency. With careful use Riboxinum in renal failure and diabetes Diabetes - threatening and incurable disease .

So whether or not to accept Riboxinum during pregnancy? This question can be answered only by the attending physician.

Galina Romanenko