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Relaxation Techniques during Pregnancy

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Most expectant mothers find it hard to relax. The busy schedules, routine work, running chores around the house and stress at workplace can leave you quite frazzles especially when you’re pregnant. A pregnant woman needs time to relax her mind off all worries. The reality of being pregnant itself is something that makes women worrisome and they dwell on every single thing that they might have done that could harm the baby. Other stressors include conflicts with partners, deadlines that have to be met at work and being stuck in a traffic jam during rush hour. Though stress can actually … Continue reading

Handling Two Babies at a Time (Unborn Baby & Father of the Baby)

Handling babies

Congratulations…. you’re pregnant! What joy these words unfold, only the expectant parents can tell. But coming to terms with it may be a bit difficult for the soon-to-become daddy. The initial signs are that the father may tend to withdraw himself from you firstly grappling with the excitement in the air then all the attention focused on you by others and finally the physical changes brought on by pregnancy which leave him alternately horrified and fascinated. As you start to focus inward to your unborn baby your other baby may start anticipating that you’ll be giving him a cold shoulder … Continue reading

5 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Unborn Baby

5 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Unborn Baby

A growing belly by the end of the second trimester might make you wonder why it’s taking too long and when will all this come to an end finally. The wait might seem to be too long. But you can make the most of time at hand. Your week-by-week pregnancy guides and regular visits to the hospital or medical centre for pre-natal tests and sonography in your arms may keep you abreast of what is going on inside of you. A whole new being is taking form inside of you and you can’t wait to hold him/her in your arms … Continue reading

Show your Kids the Glimpse of their unborn sibling via Ultrasound Session

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Diagnostic and non-diagnostic ultrasounds are performed by licensed sonographers, doctors and obstetricians. These are usually scheduled with regular prenatal tests or otherwise.2 Dimension, 3 Dimension and 4 Dimension pregnancy scans are a part and parcel of modern day obstetrics. These are used to determine sex, size and gestational age of the fetus. Through 2 Dimension and 3 Dimension pregnancy scans pictures of the fetus are taken at different angles. 4 Dimension scans show live-in-action movements of the fetus. It is just like having a video being played. An Echocardiography may be done alongside the ultrasound scan. It is a highly … Continue reading

Prenatal care: First Trimester Visits

First Trimester Moms

The first Trimester is the (0 – 12 weeks) in which the body undergoes many changes, many of these changes may be uncomfortable, these lessen as pregnancy progresses. To ensure a healthy pregnancy prenatal care is of utmost importance, through it the health of both mother and baby can be monitored throughout pregnancy. The first visit should be scheduled as soon as pregnancy is confirmed; ample time should be set aside for the first visit because the family physician, obstetrician or nurse mid-wife, whoever is the health care provider will have lots of things to discuss. Both partners should be … Continue reading

Benefits of Eating Fish during Pregnancy

Healthy eating during pregnancy

Health Benefits of Fish Fish are full of healthy nutrients and are an important part of a balanced diet, particularly for pregnant women. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for the development of the brain and the nervous system of an unborn baby. Many fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and are safe for pregnant women, research suggests that omega- 3 fatty acids are more readily absorbed in the natural form rather than through dietary supplements, fish are also high in proteins and low in saturated fats. According to an upcoming report from the United Nations … Continue reading

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Ways to Make Best Use of Your Prenatal Period While Children are Back to School

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Gone are the days when you had to chase around your children making sure they don’t cause too much trouble. Vacations at times get stressful when you don’t have much to keep your children busy, but when vacations is over, it is time you should give yourself a break. Stress is normal for pregnant mothers because stuff about her baby’s health, tests results, scans and preparing for the birth itself is a great transition period. Even though you may have gone through the whole life-changing experience, pregnancy definitely demands a lot of your attention. What you can do to feel … Continue reading

 

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