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Definition: A Curettage is the scraping of the mucosa or inner membrane of the uterus (the endometrium). It is the most common gynecological procedure and is performed primarily to treat or diagnose the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding. Curettage is the removal of tissue from the lining of the uterus with a spoon-shaped instrument (the curette) which requires the previous expansion of the opening of the uterus.

When should this procedure be performed?
Curettage may be indicated in the following cases:
* Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal menstrual periods, especially in older women
* Diagnosis and treatment of polyps located in the endometrium
* Diagnosis of uterine cancer, fibroids or other tumors of the uterus
* Treatment of endometritis (inflammation of the endometrium)
* Putting an end to a pregnancy, or removing the tissue that remains after childbirth or after an abortion
* Heavy bleeding after birth (placenta)

Special care before and after Curettage
Before a D & C:
* If you go to use general anesthesia. Do not eat or drink anything for 8 to 10 hours before surgery
* To avoid excessive bleeding. Do not take aspirin or medications that interfere with blood clotting during the week before the procedure

After curettage:
Because the cervix remains dilated weeks after the procedure:
* Do not use tampons or douches for 10 to 14 days
* Do not have sex for 10 days
* Do not take baths in the tub, use the shower

Healthy nutrition are needed by anyone, from children to adults, ranging from healthy to being sick. Similarly the pregnancy. A very important period for the life of a person would have to be supported with good nutrition.
On the one hand, pregnancy is a gift that desired by the newly married couples. On the other side of the physiology of pregnancy, causing stress on the expectant mother. Effect of pregnancy is very individual in character. In psychology pregnancy affects a woman’s emotional state. Emotional state of pregnant women tend to be unstable. Feeling more sensitive and easily upset and anxious.

To compensate for these states, pregnant women are encouraged to consume nutritionally balanced meals to their needs so that his condition remains healthy and the delivery went smoothly.

Some things to note:

- During pregnancy extra energy is needed.

- More protein than usual, we recommend a combination of

between animal and vegetable protein.

- Note the consumption of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins,

D, B, A, E, C and other minerals like calcium, iron, and phosphorus.

- Increased consumption of fiber to avoid constipation.

- Eat a healthy 4 5 perfect principle.

For pregnant women in consuming foods that must be considered is because vitamins and minerals essential to health herself and the fetus. The nutrients needed during pregnancy include:

1. Proteins, very large role in producing blood cells.
2. Carbohydrates, the body the energy needed for daily life.
3. Calcium, in the pregnancy, calcium is important to help the growth of the baby.
4. Iron, is very important in helping the process of cell production of red blood cells, primarily to prevent anemia.
5. Folic acid, based on several findings of health experts, pregnant women folic acid deficiency greater the risk of miscarriage or damage to the fetus.
6. Fat, for pregnant women, big fat benefits for the body’s energy reserves, so that the body intermittently not feel tired

Content as you age, the nutritional needs of pregnant women will increase, especially after entering the second trimester of pregnancy. Because at that time, the rapid growth of the fetus took place – especially the development of the brain and nervous system – and requires optimal nutrition.