Some precautionary measures have to be taken while pregnancy. One should follow a healthy diet and must be brisk. Should do physical activities to certain extent. One should avoid alcohol during pregnancy and quit smoking. Mothers should have a healthy eating habit as they eat for two. On an average they need 300 calories extra per day. Some special vitamins are needed for both mother and child. Vitamin B is very essential. Periodical tests have to be taken to ensure both are safe. Proper measures have to be taken to avoid any ill health effects for the child. Calcium and Iron are more important. Calcium will help the mother to get more strength for her bones as the baby would take minerals from mother’s bone for its development. Iron helps in carrying oxygen.

One should avoid taking improper medications during pregnancy. Women must consult the doctors on what medicine to be taken. For the baby to be healthy, the mother should be healthy. But very few medicines are tested safe for both. Because scientifically most medications are not tested on pregnant women. Drugs tested on animal fetus may not necessarily demonstrate the same on a woman. Doctors advice pregnant women to exercise at least for 20 minutes thrice in a week. But avoid deep knee bends, touching the toes and other exercises which will risk your tummy. Staying in shape will help in the reduction of labor pain. Ladies must take the advantage of present day technology during pregnancy period and stay healthy.

A woman’s breast is made of lobes and ducts. The most common type of breast cancer is the ductal carcinoma. Another type is the obular carcinoma that arises in the lobules. The breast cancer has the tendency to multiply itself outside the breast. This is a clear indication that it has started spreading in the body. The risk factor for breast cancer is highly related with the age of women. The probability increases as when they get older. A personal history of having breast cancer will increase the chances of another attack. Also genetically changes can lead to this. If the family has got a history, chances are evident. Women who were treated and are exposed to radiation at younger age may develop chances and bearing first pregnancy after the age of 30 also are prone to breast caner.

Periodical tests have to be performed for women when they approach the older ages. A mammogram test may help in identifying the cancer disease before even the symptoms are felt. The changes in the shape of breasts are also clear indications. But one should remember that changes are evident as they grow older. Hence a clinical test will be sufficient. The early detection and treatment will help in faster curing of the disease. The treatment methodology heavily depends on the age, menopausal status, general health and size of breasts. It is always better to be preventive. Breast cancer cases are on their increasing note. Hence women must have constant clinical tests to remain healthy. Much awareness and knowledge on how to prevent might help in reducing the number of breast cancer cases.