The bond between a mother and her daughter is stronger than it seems, since they are not only emotionally tied but also through genetics. So we need to dig deeper into her medical history and ask your mother these questions:
1. Did you have a difficult pregnancy?
Although not all aspects of pregnancy are hereditary, knowing how your mother's was, you will get clues of what to expect in yours. Perhaps you inherited the size and shape of your pelvis from her, this can determine if the delivery will be easy or difficult, vaginal or by cesarean section. The tendency to preterm or multiparty birth (twins, triplets) also runs in families.
2. Do you suffer from osteoporosis?
If your mother suffers from osteoporosis and lost more than 15cm in height, you should receive preventive treatment. If she is too young to show signs of the disease, watch your maternal grandmother. Many risk factors are inherited, including early menopause, very fair skin, and a delicate bone structure.
3. Do you have problems with bladder control?
Just as you inherit the shape and size of your mother's pelvis, you can also inherit the strength of your pelvic muscles and the tightness of your ligaments, two factors that predispose you to stress urinary incontinence (loss of urine due to an effort such as laughing or exercising).
4. Have you suffered from depression?
Depression affects women more than men, and having it suffered by your mother increases your risks of developing it by 1.5 to 3 times.
Set aside time to talk with mom about her medical history, in order to take these data into account for your own medical record, in case of any future illness.
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I have no plans on getting married or having my own child. So, there's no point on asking mom about these questions but thank you for sharing this informative facts.