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Pregnancy
Do's & Don'ts
Being pregnant is a new territory for new mums
so you are bound to get all kinds of advice from
various and even 'unfamiliar' quarters. Some are
amusing while others ridiculous and still some
possibly applicable..
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The urge to travel doesn't go
away now that you are pregnant. Neither should you
forsake the idea of flying for the next 9 months.
Air travel during pregnancy..
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| Pregnancy
Weight Matters - What you should know |
Gaining weight during pregnancy
is good because it will benefit your baby. But surveys
show that the biggest put-off about pregnancy for
many women is the weight issue..
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| Placenta
Praevia | Placenta Abruption - What you should know |
Placenta is an organ which connects
the mother to her baby. At full term, this two pounds
something organ is a bloody and spongy mass, responsible
for a number of hormones that..
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Here are some FAQs on ultrasound
to enlighten some of you who have doubts on this
method of fetal testing. Contrary to belief, ultrasound
is a perfectly safe method of checking on fetal
anatomies. In fact many women have 2 or more scans
during their pregnancy term..
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| FAQs
on Labor Pains |
Having a baby is thrilling but
the experience usually hurts a lot. Labor hurts
for several reasons. For one the hours of effort
on your overworked uterus, which must contract forcefully
to get your baby out, is reason big enough. But
despite it all, how you cope counts. Below are some
questions and answers on this topic which may be
of interest to you.
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Is
it normal to wee all the time when pregnant? |
This
is a very common symptom of pregnancy especially
in the first trimester and can happen as early
as one week after conception. As the progesterone
level rises and the embryo starts to produce HCG,
blood supply to your pelvis increases and this
causes..
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CVS
TESTING |
Sometimes
diagnostic testing is suggested to you by your
doctor for reasons outlined below. It is important
that you know what you are in for. CVS or chorionic
villus is one such invasive test. It is usually
carried out during the 1st trimester..
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I
have never had varicose veins before. Why should
I be having them now? |
During
pregnancy the pressure inside the veins in your
legs is three times from what it used to be due
to the larger volume of blood in the body..
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Get
help - some warning signs you cannot ignore!
Severe breathlessness, Vaginal bleeding, Blurry
vision, Severe abdominal pains, Fluid discharge
from the vagina..
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The
Basics on Nutrition in Pregnancy
Prenatal diet plays a key role in the growth and
development of your baby and how you cope during
the pregnancy term. From conception onwards, your
baby is going to count on you for everything..
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A
Vegetarian Pregnancy
Now that you are pregnant you may wonder at times
if your vegetarian lifestyle will impact negatively
on your unborn child. You may also have had to
deal with comments that babies..
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The
NO-NOs in your Pregnancy Diet
Processed foods contain chemicals in particular
cheese and meats, cheese spreads and sausages.
Avoid highly salted foods or foods with MSG these
cause headaches and dehydration..
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The
Birth Process |
It is natural
to be perplexed, curious and even tensed about what
is going to happen when the date draws close. If
this is your first baby, fear of what to expect,
curious..
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C-Section
- The Facts
Most babies are born head first, through the vagina.
However some vaginal births require assistance.
Two types of instruments are used to aid vaginal
delivery..
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So
you can't handle Dairy
If milk leaves you with a lot of gas, you are
probably lactose intolerant; in your case milk
does little good to your body. Lactose intolerance
happens when there is an inadequate supply..
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Antenatal
check-up
Fetal abnormalities can be detected through antenatal
checks during antenatal visits. Depending on mother's
family history, medical background, previous pregnancies
and age, your doctor may recommend a range of
tests deemed suitable..
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Ailments
in Pregnancy
Although most women go through pregnancies without
complications, it can however be an uncomfortable
time. Many of these ailments are caused by fatigue
and carrying around the excess kilos. Being prepared
for them is half a..
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Feeling
good and looking great during Pregnancy
Pick me up tips to feeling good and looking great
during PREGNANCY..
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Air
Travel - tips and precautions
In general if you have a normal pregnancy, traveling
across different time zones should not be an issue.
However pregnancy fatigue can become a problem but
it is something you will have to cope with..
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Pregnancy
Guide -
The three trisemesters in a gist..
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Monthly
Account for Mums to be |
Based
on LMP (last menstrual period), pregnancies last
about 280 days or 40 weeks. You may also calculate
by adding 7 days to the date of your last period
and subtract 3 months. Find out information and
notes for your pregnancy..
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Pregnancy
dictionary
Some fun-filled definitions to amuse you and add
a smile to your face!..
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Pregnancy
Trivia
Did You Know Healthiest babies are born to women
who gain at least 35 pounds during pregnancy..
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Pregnancy
Trivia - II
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made
mothers -- Jewish proverb..
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Weighty
Issues
Weight gained during your pregnancy isn't something
you should take lightly. If you gain too much
or too little you are going to harm yourself and
your baby..
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Benefits
of staying active
Why bother with the exercise? Because a little
effort goes a long way! Exercise promotes muscle
tone, strength, and endurance which you will need
to carry the weight you gain during pregnancy..
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Popular
pregnancy myths
Pregnancy myths have existed side by side with
pregnancy. A pregnant woman is a magnet for unsolicited
advice and predictions, from family and strangers
alike. Here are some of the popular myths about
pregnancy that have no basis in science but that
you are bound to hear, probably more than once..
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Sex
During Pregnancy
Sex is usually ok if both partners are healthy,
in particular the pregnant partner. Sex does not
always mean intercourse; it includes giving each
other a massage, bathing together, and having
together moments alone where you get to hug, kiss,
hold hands or simply..
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| Food
cravings - to Indulge or not to Indulge |
In
a survey conducted it was notem that ( <0%
of women craved sweets, particularly ice-cseam,
* 33% ( salty, greasy treats like chips, 17% spicy
nood(and a meager 10% felt like healthy foods
such as citruó fruits. While the"story
behind cravings is not known..
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Pregnancy
fears - what every woman can do about it
Some fears during pregnancy will center on mother's
health and the birth of a healthy baby. Some women
will also introspect a lot, wondering if motherhood
is indeed the right step. But mostly women will
harbor fears and anxieties connected to giving
birth, especially upon entering the third trimester.
It is important to remember that because it is
fear of the unknown and not some deep-seated conflict,
there are things you can do to keep your fears
under control..
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Pregnant?
- how to tell your boss
In order to benefit from the legal protection
afforded to working pregnant women, it is advisable
to inform your boss of your condition. While many
women prefer to keep their pregnancy a secret
until they begin to 'show' (around the second
trimester), this may not be feasible and favorable.
What if..
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Three
most common JOB RISKS & how to fix them
Besides environmental factors, the positions you
assume while working - standing, bending or sitting
- can lead to discomfort and complications. The
up side of this is, with simple modifications
you can increase the safety of almost any job
activity in your pregnancy term..
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What
are the signs of Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is a complicated, dangerous pregnancy-related
version of high blood pressure or hypertension.
Formerly called toxemia, it can cause problems to
both the mother and baby...
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Amniocentesis
- the merits and demerits
Amniocentesis examines your unborn baby's new life
long before its birth. The contents of amniotic
fluid include cells from the baby's skin and other
organs which can be used to diagnose the baby's
condition should the need arise ..
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Your
skin during Pregnancy
A whole lot of skin changes happen during pregnancy;
some women bloom while others fret over their lot.
The fretful lots have to deal with more grease,
sweat and pigment in their skin..
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| Your
Pregnancy hormones Explained |
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What
are they exactly and what do they do is the question
on the minds of many a pregnant woman especially
when most of the pregnancy symptoms they feel hinge
on these hormones..
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| Why
Heartburn |
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For
some, the second trimester marks the onset of heartburn;
also known as acid indigestion or acid reflux, it
is a burning sensation that is felt at the back
of the throat..
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| Why
Backache? |
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As
with other pregnancy ailments, hormones are at play
here as well; for some weeks now, progesterone and
relaxin have been..
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| Why
Edema? |
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The
swelling is most noticeable during the second half
of the pregnancy; most pregnant women get it to
some degree..
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| Sugar
During Pregnancy |
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Sugar is a carbohydrate, one of
the three types of nutrients our bodies require
during pregnancy. Sugar is also the number one additive
in the food industry containing zero nutritional
value but..
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| Rubella
Or German Measles In Pregnancy |
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Rubella or German measles in pregnancy
is rare since many women either get vaccinated during
their adolescence or have been exposed..
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| Soy
During Pregnancy |
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If you are pregnant and vegetarian,
soy becomes all the more important because of the
protein in it. The popular belief that protein is
best obtained from animal products is a myth..
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| Chinese
Gender Calendar |
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The Chinese birth calendar
is a fun way to predict your baby's gender before
you go for an ultrasound. It is not a sure, full-proof
way but undoubtedly..
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| What
do I do now that I have miscarried? |
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The first thing most women do
is wonder if they could have prevented the miscarriage
or go searching for reasons on why it happened.
Self-blame and sometimes denial accompanies the
feeling of loss making it hard for many to move
on. The truth about pregnancy..
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| Second
Trimester Scan |
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Also known as anomaly scan, most
women are offered second trimester scan between
weeks 18 - 22 to check on the baby's development.
An ultrasound scan is not routine and..
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| Epidural
Anesthesia - The pros & the cons |
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Epidural anesthesia is the most
common form of pain relief for laboring women, and
they resort to it for valid enough reasons. One
such reason being the wish to conserve their physical
and..
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| Epidural
Anesthesia - The pros & the cons |
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Epidural anesthesia is the most
common form of pain relief for laboring women, and
they resort to it for valid enough reasons. One
such reason being the wish to conserve their physical
and..
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| Diastasis
Recti During Pregnancy |
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Diastasis recti refer to the visible
separation or gap between your left and right recti
muscles. Once again it is due to the hormones that
surface during pregnancy..
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| Non-Ionizing
Radiation and Pregnancy |
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Non-ionizing radiation that emanates
from common household appliances and gadgets causes
no harm to your pregnancy. Still, many pregnant
women are troubled when they use microwaves, cell
phones..
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| Zinc
and Pregnancy |
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Zinc is a trace mineral which
is required right from the time you conceive till
delivery. Zinc has myriad functions during pregnancy;
it is very important for all phases of..
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| Your
Baby's Zodiac Sign |
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Are you curious about your baby's
horoscope? Since you know when your baby's coming,
how about checking your baby's zodiac just for fun..
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| When
do I go to the Hospital |
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Going through the initial pangs
of labor in familiar surroundings has its advantages,
the main being the comfort of your home when you..
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| Your
Unborn Baby's Senses |
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Your unborn child is growing physically,
mentally and physiologically, with all the five
senses developing during those months in the utero.
You may liken the womb interior to a dark cave..
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| HCG
Level - Am I Pregnant? |
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
or the pregnancy hormone is only produced during
pregnancy by the developing..
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| Hair
Dyes & Perms during Pregnancy |
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Like most pregnant women you probably
have reservations about chemically treating your
hair during pregnancy. Despite the debate and mixed
views on using hair products during pregnancy..
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| Becoming
Pregnant While Using Contraceptives |
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If you are using contraceptives
and are planning to start a family some planning
is a must because it can be terribly unsettling
to become pregnant while using some form of contraceptive.
If pregnancy is high..
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| DHA
(Docosahexaenoic acid) and Pregnancy |
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DHA is considered the building
block of the brain. An abbreviation for docosahexaenoic
acid, DHA is one of the derivatives of omega 3 essential
fatty acid (EFA). DHA has been..
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| How
to Survive a C-section |
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Cesarean is a major abdominal
surgery that is becoming quite common these days.
The aftercare is important, and that means sufficient
rest..
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| Best
Time To Shop for your Newborn Baby |
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Most parents find shopping for
their newborn an exhilarating aspect to parenting
- a new baby and a whole range of exciting items
out there to shop! Because of this..
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| Exercise
BASICS during Pregnancy |
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Now that your doctor has Okayed
your decision to exercise, you should be aware of
some basics before starting on your regime. Though
pregnancy is not an illness
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| Exercising
SAFELY during Pregnancy |
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Most exercises are considered
safe during pregnancy with some exceptions. Any
exercise that can pose a problem to the abdominal
region should be avoided..
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| Yoga
for the Expectant Mum |
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Yoga becomes a perfect form of exercise while expecting
because its emphasis is on breathing, relaxation
and posture. It is great..
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Yoga
Poses and Pregnancy |
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While most poses are safe during pregnancy, there
are some which should not be practiced while you
are pregnant. As with any exercise..
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| How
your body changes during Pregnancy |
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During pregnancy your body goes
through tremendous physical changes which most of
us tend to overlook. These changes however can make
you feel
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| Pelvic
Floor Exercise during Pregnancy |
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One of the two groups of muscles that bear the most
stress during pregnancy is the pelvic floor muscle.
Pregnancy and childbirth..
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| Why
Exercise is Important during Pregnancy |
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If you exercise during pregnancy
you are ensuring yourself a more comfortable nine
months of pregnancy compared to not ..
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