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Being late is indeed one of the main signs of pregnancy. However, there are some other symptoms that you can recognize even before menstrual delays are detected. Every woman experiences different signs of pregnancy. However, it never hurts to recognize general signs besides being late for the month so that the pregnancy is diagnosed more quickly. Unrecognized Signs of Pregnancy Below are some early signs of pregnancy that deserve attention. Changes in the breast. Hormonal changes in early pregnancy can make breasts feel denser, more sensitive, and firmer. Nipples appear more (prominent) and darker in color with more visible blood vessels on the surface of the breast skin. More frequent urination. Changes during pregnancy also cause most women more often want to urinate early in pregnancy, especially at night. At a later stage of pregnancy, the urge to urinate is more caused by the enlargement of the uterus which compresses the bladder. Feeling very tired. Unbearable and fre...

Skin conditions reflect the health of your body. To keep it looking healthy and fresh, understand various ways to properly care for the skin according to its type. The skin is the outer and widest organ that protects the body. The skin prevents the body from becoming dehydrated, infected, and maintaining a stable body temperature. The skin also makes you feel cold, heat, and pain, and helps process vitamin D from sunlight. The importance of the role of the skin makes you need to know how to care for the right skin according to different skin types. The type of skin itself can generally be divided into: normal, oily, dry and sensitive skin. Each requires different care according to its characteristics. Dry skin Dry skin is generally less elastic than other skin types. This type of skin also tends to look dull, wrinkled, itchy and irritated, rough, with facial lines that are more easily visible. Sun exposure, weather changes, hot water, or the use of cosmetics can worsen this condi...

Botolinum toxin or Botox better known as beauty treatment without surgery. In the world of beauty, Botox is used primarily for anti-aging treatments. Botox works by removing wrinkles, especially on the forehead and around the eyes, and can be used to improve certain parts of the face such as forming lips, sticking out the nose, enlarging the shape of the eye. Generally, Botox is safe if injected in small amounts by a doctor. Injections directed directly at the target make it no effect on other muscles. However, Botox itself is actually a poison produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botox as a temporary treatment for removing wrinkles on adult facial skin. In Indonesia, Botox is officially registered as a muscle relaxant in the category of hard drugs that can only be purchased by prescription from a doctor. How Does Botox Work? Botox works by blocking nerve activity in muscles, as a result, muscle activity decreases...

Fragrance that resembles fruits or flowers is an effect caused by the use of air freshener. Although on the one hand it is beneficial in refreshing the room, but in fact inhaling the aroma of air freshener in the long run can be bad for the user's health. There are various air freshener products available on the market, ranging from candles, gels, oils, sprays, granules, to products that are mounted on the wall. Pay attention to how to use and the scope of use of the air freshener products that you have. Potential Negative Impacts of Air Freshener Various studies have confirmed some of the air freshener's risks to human health, including the following. Air freshener, perfume, body care products, to cleaning products can cause headaches. It is suspected that the more people use air freshener and spray cleaner, the risk of asthma symptoms can increase. Research has found that air freshener, especially those containing 1,4-dichlorobenzene, can harm the lungs. Although the...

The purpose of the birth plan is not to make a practical decision on how labor should be done, but to help the prospective mother and father understand what is most important for the mother and child in the labor process. In making a birth plan, Father and Mother will learn, explore, and understand the conditions that can occur during the delivery process. In addition, the birth plan can also establish good communication between partners and health workers who will help during labor. Delivery plans usually cover three main areas, namely a description of conditions during normal delivery, a plan to deal with unexpected cases, and a description of conditions after delivery. Here are some guidelines in planning for labor that need to be discussed together between mothers, couples, and doctors. Overview of Conditions during Normal Labor Especially for mothers who undergo first pregnancy, of course the day of labor later is a moment that is highly anticipated, but at the same time wo...