Pre-eclampsia occurs more frequently during the third trimester but it can appear earlier in the pregnancy. When pre-eclampsia is suspected, hospitalization to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the condition is advised. Practical Considerations Regularly monitor blood pressure, proteinuria and edema and encourage a healthy eating pattern according to the Food Guide. HIV affects the health of women and their children. To reduce the risk of passing HIV from mother to fetus or infant, care and treatment should be taken during pregnancy and after delivery.
Early infancy is considered the time infants are at maximum risk of being sensitized to allergens.
The most common allergenic foods are milk and other dairy products, eggs and peanuts. Until the efficacy of a restricted diet during pregnancy and lactation is known, routinely restricting the eating pattern of mothers of infants at risk for allergy is not recommended.