In this article we will take a look at Latino culture specifically, keeping in mind that a wealthy Cuban American who has been in the United States for many years will likely have cultural values that are markedly different from a recent immigrant to the US from Mexico.
Methadone maintenance treatment can prevent the withdrawal symptoms many drug users experience. Withdrawal for pregnant women is especially dangerous because it causes the uterus to contract and may bring on miscarriage or premature birth. By blocking withdrawal symptoms, methadone maintenance treatment can save your babyâs life.
Mood changes during pregnancy can be caused by physical stresses, fatigue, changes in your metabolism, or by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Significant changes in your hormone levels can affect your level of neurotransmitters, which are brain chemicals that regulate mood. Mood swings are mostly experienced during the first trimester between 6 to 10 weeks and then again in the third trimester as your body prepares for birth.