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Fast Heartbeat During Pregnancy
Be it physical, mental or emotional, your body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. One such change that might worry you is a change or rather increase in your heart rate. Heart palpitations (when you feel that your heart is racing or pounding) are usually harmless and happen because of cardiovascular changes. However, in many instances this seemingly common change can indicate a problem in the heart or other parts of the body, more so if it is sudden. A sudden increase in the heart rate during pregnancy should not be taken lightly. Read on to know more about it.
Is It Normal to Have a High Heart Rate During Pregnancy?
The normal heart rate of a healthy person is between 60 and 80 per minute. However, during pregnancy, it is quite common for this rate to go up to 100. An increased heart rate is called tachycardia and is a common occurrence during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, your body constantly works hard to provide nourishment to your growing baby. As your pregnancy progresses, the amount of blood required by your baby increases and to suffice this requirement, your heart also beats faster to pump more blood into the system.
Causes of High Pulse Rate During Pregnancy
There are lot of factors that can lead to heart palpitations during pregnancy. These are as follows:
Anxiety: It is normal for a pregnant woman to worry about her baby’s health. But if you tend to worry a lot or get anxious, it will affect your health. Stress and anxiety during pregnancy can increase your heart rate.
A change in the size of the uterus: As your pregnancy progresses, the uterus will increase in size to accommodate the growing baby. As a result your heart will pump more blood to support the uterus. In fact, towards the end of your pregnancy, about 20% of your blood gets supplied to the uterus. This means extra work for your heart which will only adds pressure on it.
Changes in the breasts: During and after pregnancy, your mammary glands will prepare the body for breastfeeding. When the breast tissues enlarge and breasts increase in size, the blood flow to the mammary glands will increase. This means, your heart will pump more blood than usual, which might make it pound even more.
Changes in the nutrient levels: Complications of the thyroid or a drop in iron levels can also increase the heart rate.
Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes and weight gain can cause tachycardia in early pregnancy.
Medication: If you take cold or allergy medicines containing pseudoephedrine during pregnancy, your heart rate might increase. This increase is a sign of your body reacting negatively to medicines.
Lifestyle factors: Smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, or consuming foods or drinks high in caffeine can increase your heart rate too.
Some Other Serious Causes of Heart Palpitations
Coronary heart disease
Preeclampsia
Underlying heart damage
Heart damage from previous pregnancy
Symptoms of Heart Palpitations During Pregnancy
You may experience the following symptoms if you have an increased heart rate during pregnnacy.
Shortness of breath even when you are sitting or lying down
Palpitations and skipped heart beats
Light-headedness with dizzy spells and even fainting spells
A persistent cough
If you experience any of these symptoms, it is best that you bring it to your doctor’s notice so that she can check whether these symptoms are normal or not.
Diagnosing Increased Heart Rate During Pregnancy
Your doctor will conduct a series of tests to ensure that both you and your baby are in the prime of health. He will also review your medical history. If you have experienced this problem before, you should inform your doctor about it. The doctor will determine the cause of increased heart rate through an EKG or ECG that measures changes in the blood flow and heart rate.
Basis the results, the doctor will most likely suggest you to follow a healthy diet and perform exercises. This will keep your weight in check and will also prevent additional pressure on the heart.
Elevated Heart Rate Trimester Wise
Cardiovascular functions serve a number of purposes during pregnancy. Apart from aiding the development of the foetus, they also impact on the mother’s physiological and metabolic functions. However, depending on the stage of pregnancy, your heart’s way of functioning also varies.
1. First Trimester
During the first trimester, your heart rate can increase by 15 to 20 beats per minute. The increase in heart rate during this trimester is usually caused by an increase in hormone levels, specifically an increase in progesterone and oestrogen. This is to signal your heart that it must provide more blood for the developing foetus.
2. Second Trimester
In this phase, your body will see a general relaxation of the smooth muscles along with dilation of the arteries to accommodate the increase in blood volume. These changes will ensure that your blood pressure stays normal while increasing your heart rate. During the fourth month, your heart will pump 30% to 50% more blood than usual.
3. Third Trimester
During the last trimester, your heart will not be at its peak of pumping blood. It will pump 40% to 90% more blood than it did in your pre-pregnancy days. This is to ensure that the rapidly growing foetus receives the oxygen and all the nutrients it requires. It also prepares your body for labour during which your heart rate will spike due to the contractions and pain.
Can an Increase in the Heart Rate Affect Your Pregnancy?
Heart palpitations or an increase in heart rate during pregnancy is usually a sign of a healthy pregnancy. This means that your body is working hard to ensure that your baby gets the oxygen and essential nutrients to develop healthily.
If your heart beats faster but it not accompanied with other serious symptoms, there is nothing to worry about. You must remember that this is a normal physiological response of your body.
How to Deal With an Increased Heart Rate While Pregnant
Although increased heart is usually normal, it is suggested that you make certain changes in your lifestyle for your and your baby’s good health. If an increase in your heart rate is because of some serious problem, your doctor will prescribe the course of treatment and suggest you to take precautions.
1. Treatment
While there are many drugs that help with tachycardia, it is best not to use them while pregnant as some of these medicines could hamper with your baby’s development. Before taking any medicines, you should consult a doctor.
2. Remedies You Can Try at Home
Staying calm is one of the best things you can do if you are experiencing heart palpitations during pregnancy. Drinking moderate amounts of chamomile tea or aromatherapy with lavender can also calm you down.
Make sure that you get enough sleep every day and that your sleep patterns remain undisturbed. Practising yoga and meditation can also calm you down but be sure to clarify with your doctor before trying anything.
Warning Signs
If you experience a sudden increase in heart rate during pregnancy which is also accompanied by some other symptoms mentioned above, it could be a sign of a serious problem, perhaps a heart condition that you were unaware of previously. Make sure that you seek immediate medical help if you experience one or more symptoms along with heart palpitations.
An increase in heart rate during pregnancy is common and happens because of the physiological changes your body goes through. Ensure that you get enough rest and do not stress during this time. Also, have an honest and open conversation with your doctor if you have any fear about your pregnancy.
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Food Pyramid for Kids - Know The Key Components
"Normal is boring” is apt when it comes to food. Kids expect variety and find the usual food items to be boring. As your children are growing, you tend to get anxious about their food habits and more often end up pondering whether they are getting ample food, fed on time, and also, whether it’s nutritious or not. So, let’s explore about nutritious food for children.
What is a Food Pyramid?
Typically, children need healthy and balanced food to complement their growing bodies. Balanced food includes proportionate amounts of food belonging to certain specific, but basic food groups, such as vegetables, grains, and so on. To make things easier with respect to understanding balanced food, a food pyramid is used. It is a pyramid-shaped illustration that gives you a pictorial view of the various food items and their appropriate proportions that children must eat. In simple terms, it’s a food chart that gives you details about the required amount of fats, vitamins, and minerals, proteins and carbohydrates for your children.
The top-most portion is tapering and indicates food items that must be consumed in small quantities. The lower-most broad portion of the pyramid indicates food items that can be consumed in large quantities.
A typical food pyramid (top to bottom) consists of:
Top tapering layer – Food and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt
Second layer – Fats and oils
Third layer – Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts
Fourth layer – Milk, curds and other dairy products
Fifth layer – Vegetables and fruits
Sixth layer – Cereals and bread
Why is Food Pyramid Important for Kids?
Growing children require carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber and fats. However, the amount of each of these important components varies depending on the age and gender. A food pyramid or chart provides general guidelines to help parents understand the need and components of a complete and balanced diet. Generally, a balanced diet, with adequate nutrients must include at least 3 to 5 food groups in every meal.
When in doubt, refer to a food pyramid, which acts as a guideline providing you complete details about the optimal quantities of food components that are required for the healthy growth of your child.
What are the Key Components of Food Pyramid?
The five basic food groups for kids that are part of the food pyramid are:
1. Grains
Children are involved in a lot of physical activities and so need carbohydrates as a source of energy. Grains, including bread and rotis, are a source of carbohydrates.
Age Group
Daily Recommendation (in Ounces(oz))
Food Sources
2 to 3 years
3-5oz
· Whole grain bread
· Roti
· Potatoes
· Whole wheat food items like chapattis and pasta
· Rice
· Cereals
· Oatmeal
· Corn
· Barley
4 to 8 years
5-8 oz
9 to 13 years
Girls – 5-7 oz
Boys – 5-9 oz
2. Vegetables
Children need minerals and vitamins. Vegetables are a good source of these nutrients. Green-leafy vegetables are rich in nutrients, and it is recommended to include 5 or more green and colored vegetables in the daily meals of children.
The following table provides a list of the recommended daily servings for children:
Age Group
Daily Recommendation (in cups)
Food Sources
2 to 3 years
1 cup
Vegetables include raw or cooked ones. You can also give them as purees or smoothies. Some of the vegetables include:
· Carrots
· Broccoli
· Beetroots
· Spinach
· Tomatoes
· Leafy greens such as Palak
4 to 8 years
1.5 cup
9 to 13 years
Girls – 2 cups
Boys – 2.5 cups
3. Fruits
Fruits are a good source of vitamins and fiber content. Whole fruits are recommended when compared to fruit juices.
Age Group
Daily Recommendation (in cups)
Food Sources
2 to 3 years
1-1.5 cup
Fruits include:
· Apple
· Banana
· Orange
· Peach and many other fruits that your child prefers
· Dried fruits
4 to 8 years
1-1.5 cups
9 to 13 years
1.5-2 cups
4. Milk/Dairy
Milk and dairy products provide the required amount of calcium, vitamins and proteins for your child. These nutrients help in bone growth and building strong teeth.
Age Group
Daily Recommendation (in cups)
Food Sources
2 to 3 years
2 cups
· Milk
· Yogurt/ Curds
· Paneer
· Cheese
· Buttermilk
4 to 8 years
2.5 cups
9 to 13 years
3 cups
5. Meat/Beans/Fish
Meat, beans, and fish are rich in proteins that are an essential component of child growth. They help in building and replacing the tissues in the child’s body.
Age Group
Daily Recommendation (in Ounces(oz))
Food Sources
2 to 3 years
2 oz
· Meat
· Fish
· Dry beans
· Eggs
· Nuts
· Peanut butter
· Seeds
· Soya beans
· Pulses
· Black beans and green grams
· Peas
· Sprouts
4 to 8 years
4 oz
9 to 13 years
5 oz
Additionally, the food pyramid also includes fats and oils. Fats and oils might sound unhealthy. However, all fats do not come under the unhealthy category. Fats occupy a small portion of the food pyramid. Children require an adequate amount of fats and oils as they are still going through a developmental phase and are involved in a lot of physical activities that require energy. Our body requires fats and oils for the following reasons:
To protect important organs
To control body temperature
To help skin cells, never and brain
Cod liver oil, olive, beans, sunflower seeds and peanuts are good sources of healthy fats. These sources provide monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are good for your child’s health.
One of the most vital requirements that complement a healthy and balanced food is water. Ensure that your children drink plenty of water. Fluids play an important role in your child’s meal. So, include items like watermelon, coconut water, oranges and buttermilk as part of your child’s meal.
The following is the recommended water intake for kids:
5 to 8 years - 5 glasses (1 litre)
9 to12 years - 7 glasses (1.5 litres)
13+ years - 8 to 10 glasses (2 litres)
What is My Plate and How is it Different from Food Pyramid?
With the growing emphasis on good health, eating healthy food became a priority. Blending appropriate amount of varied food items can help you be healthier in the present and in future. Eating healthy food cannot be restricted to a couple of components. It is moulded by various factors such as your food preferences, stages of life, access to food items, culture, personal choices and decisions and traditions. So, a new model named MyPlate was created. It was started by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which is an agency responsible for nutrition.
MyPlate is a colourful plate illustration that reminds people to eat a range of healthy foods and ensure that they eat less of some foods and more of other foods. The plate is divided into four parts and includes a separate section beside the plate, indicating a side order.
Following are the parts of the plate:
Vegetables
Fruits
Grains
Proteins
And a side order of dairy products
Let us look at the differences between a food pyramid and MyPlate:
1. Proper Indication of Food Groups
The representation of food items in a pyramidal structure indicates that some food items are very important and some are less important. For example, grains occupied the largest portion, which misguided people that grains are very important while other items like fruits and vegetables are less important. However, in MyPlate, the plate is divided as follows:
Fruits and vegetables - half the plate
Grains and protein - around one-quarter of the plate
The divided portions pictorially give an idea about the required amount of nutrients.
2. Easy, Simple, and Relatable Illustration
The food pyramid has varied bands indicating the food groups. This format is not very easy to comprehend. However, MyPlate follows a simple, easy and relatable format. We use plates to eat our food. So, this format of using a plate indicating the approximate quantities of food groups is easier to understand. Every time you eat a meal, you can relate to the quantities and fix your meal accordingly.
3. The absence of Fats and Oils
The food pyramid includes fats and oils as these are also important components of our body. However, MyPlate does not include fats and oils. It is automatically understood that some of our food items are prepared using oils, and some food items from the basic food groups contain fat. So, fats and oils are not explicitly included in the plate.
4. The absence of Food Servings
The food pyramid indicates the number of servings from each food category that one must include in a meal. However, MyPlate does not indicate the number of servings. It just emphasizes the quantity of each food group. It indicates how to balance the food that you take.
Although there are various guidelines to help you understand the nutrients that you need to have a balanced meal, ensure that you enjoy your meal, drink plenty of water and avoid overeating.
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10 Effective Tips for Hair Care during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of transformation in a woman’s life. During pregnancy, a woman experiences several hormonal changes in her body that affect the quality and texture of her skin and hair. This article tells you how to care for your hair during pregnancy so that your hair looks shiny and healthy.
Why Do You See Changes in Hair during Pregnancy?
A surge of pregnancy hormones is the primary cause of changes in the hair quality of moms-to-be. During pregnancy, some women may have thicker, shinier hair while others may experience hair fall and thin. There is a rise in the hormone oestrogen in the body of a pregnant woman. Oestrogen stimulates hair growth and makes the hair remain in a growing phase. As a result, most women feel like they have thicker, more lustrous hair. After delivery, however, the oestrogen levels drop, and the hair that was in the growing phase moves into the resting phase, causing it to shed. Hence, most women experience increased hair fall post-delivery.
How to Take Care of Your Hair during Pregnancy?
There are several things that you can do to ensure your hair remains healthy and lustrous during and immediately after pregnancy. You can also minimise hair fall post-delivery using some of these tips.
1. Oil Massage
One of the best home remedies for hair care during pregnancy is oil massage. Two to three times a week, gently massage some warm oil onto your scalp using the tips of your fingers. You can use coconut or sesame oil for the massage. You can also use almond or olive oil. You may mix oils such as sesame and castor oils or coconut, jojoba and almond oils. Add essential oils like lavender, rosemary, chamomile, cedarwood or lemongrass oils into the massage oil. Lavender oil has hair-growth stimulating properties while rosemary oil helps in increasing the thickness of hair. Chamomile oil makes your hair soft and shiny, while cedarwood oil slows down hair fall.
2. Choose a Good Shampoo and Conditioner
A good starting point in hair care for pregnant women is to pick a good shampoo and conditioner. Shampoos keep hair clean and smelling fresh. A good shampoo with the right ingredients can also improve hair growth and control conditions such as dandruff that cause hair fall. Pick a shampoo depending on your hair type and with natural ingredients such as argan oil, aloe vera, avocado oil or jojoba that can boost hair growth and add lustre. Conditioners moisturise and detangle your hair. A good conditioner also contains nutrients that soften and nourish the hair. It helps regulate the pH value of hair and smoothens the hair cuticle, which is an outer protective layer covering each individual hair.
3. Avoid Chemical Treatments and Colouring
During pregnancy, it is safer to avoid chemical treatments and colouring. The chemicals could, and colour could be absorbed by your scalp and get passed on to the developing baby. They could also cause allergic reactions. So, avoid treatments like bleaching, perming colouring etc.
4. Trim the Ends Regularly
Trimming the ends of your hair regularly will help prevent split ends and rough edges. Getting a new hairstyle will also make you feel good about yourself.
5. Do Not Comb When Wet
Hair is weakest when it is wet. If you comb wet hair, you risk breaking off the strands of hair when they get caught in the comb.
6. Know Your Hair and Scalp Type
Before deciding on what shampoo, conditioner or massage oil to use, it is important to figure out what your hair type and scalp type is. You have to understand whether your hair is thick or thin, straight or curly, dull or shiny. You also need to figure out if your scalp is dry, oily or normal. In case you have any problems like dandruff, brittle hair or thinning and limp hair, you need to pick a shampoo and conditioner suitable for that specific condition.
7. Avoid Hairstyles that are too Tight
Tight hairstyles that pull and stress your hair can aggravate hair fall. Avoid tight braids, cornrows, and ponytails or severe buns.
8. Eat Healthy
The key to having voluminous, lustrous hair is a balanced diet. Include fresh fruits and vegetables along with seeds, nuts and foods rich in protein in your diet. Also, drink enough water and stay hydrated throughout the day.
9. De-stress
Stress is a major cause of hair loss during pregnancy and after delivery. Stress triggers hair fall and also causes the body’s white blood cells to attack its own hair follicles, in a condition called ‘alopecia areata’. Go for a walk in a garden or try breathing exercises and yoga to de-stress and relax.
10. Fenugreek Seeds
Soak a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds overnight in a cup of water. Next morning, grind this into a smooth paste and apply it on your hair. Leave for an hour and then wash it off. Fenugreek is excellent for hair growth. It also strengthens hair and gives it a beautiful sheen.
The increased post-partum hair fall can be alarming for most women. However, the increased hair loss is only because all the hair that was in the growing phase during pregnancy moves into the resting phase and tends to shed. Once the hormone levels are back to normal in the body, the hair growth and fall cycle will also return to normal. This could take between several months to a year. During this time, it is important for women to maintain a balanced diet and stay hydrated in order to have healthy hair. Try the tips suggested in this article during pregnancy and after delivery for voluminous, shiny, and healthy hair.
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Ways to Ensure Food Safety during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when you need to be extremely careful about your food habits. One of the main responsibilities that you have during pregnancy is to protect your unborn baby from infections and food poisoning. Let’s see how you can ensure your baby's safety by ensuring food safety.
Importance of Food Safety during Pregnancy
In case you get any food poisoning, the effects on your body will manifest either in the form of diarrhoea, vomiting, headache, abdominal cramps and nausea. It can also be accompanied with chills and a high temperature. These can cause harmful germs to pass onto your unborn baby. Especially some kinds of food poisoning, like listeriosis may pose a greater risk to your baby’s health. Foods like poultry, red meat and seafood and bacteria like salmonella, listeria, E. Coli, and campylobacter most commonly cause food poisoning. Viruses like norovirus and rotavirus can also cause it by transfer to food from dirty hands. If proper care is not taken, all these consequences may arise, hence it is important that you ensure food safety during pregnancy.
How to Maintain Food Hygiene in Pregnancy
During pregnancy, you have to be very careful and make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after any activity. Here is how you can maintain food hygiene during pregnancy:
Your hands might be covered with dirt and germs from the kitchen, toilet, and other places outdoors, which potentially could transfer to your food resulting in food poisoning. So before handling food, wash your hands to prevent any germs spreading.
Wash your hands after cleaning raw meat and fish. Bacteria might spread from them to other foods. But don’t wash poultry before cooking it as you could splash bacteria onto work surfaces and your hands.
Remember to dry your hands properly after washing as damp hands are collection sites for bacteria
If you are suffering from diarrhoea or stomach problems, don’t handle food till your symptoms go away. Dry your hands on a separate towel.
If you have any cuts or sores on your hands, make sure to cover them with bandages that are waterproof so that they don’t come into contact with any food or other items.
What Is the Ideal Temperature for Storing Food?
Food has to be stored at the right temperature to prevent any bacteria from growing on them.
Freezers should be at -18°C and refrigerator should be below 5°C. Most refrigerators these days have temperature displays, but if yours does not, you could buy a freezer or a fridge thermostat.
If you buy frozen foods, make sure to put them in the freezer immediately after you reach home or else you can even carry a freezer box with you while shopping and keep the food there.
If you have any leftovers from a big dinner or barbeque, make sure to put them in boxes and into the fridge or freezer as soon as possible.
When you remove leftovers from the fridge, don’t leave them out for a long time. Reheat them fully and eat them soon to prevent spoilage.
Don’t keep any food lukewarm as germs populate more on lukewarm food.
If you are organising lunch or dinner for friends, keep the food out of the fridge for the shortest time possible.
Keep foods like meat, poultry, and foods which contain raw eggs and cream well-chilled.
Food Storage Tips for Avoiding Food Poisoning
There are several ways to protect food from giving you food poisoning when you are keeping food in the fridge or a cupboard:
Check the expiry dates on food and eat it well before that time. Don’t eat some food which is past the expiry date even if it might look and smell completely fine.
Always cover food with a tight lid or cling film wrap.
Place cooked food at the top of the fridge and raw food at the bottom. Ensure that fruit and vegetables are well separated from raw fish and meat.
How to Cook Food Safely during Pregnancy
Pointers on how to prepare food in a safe way when you are pregnant include:
Don’t wash poultry as the bacteria may transfer to your work surface and sink.
Wash vegetables and fruits properly under running water. Rub and rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt particles which may carry germs.
When you cook food, cook it fully so that you can see the steam rising from it, particularly for poultry and meat.
When you reheat food, make sure it is very hot and reheated fully. Never reheat it more than once.
Make sure that the meat is always properly cooked when you are barbequing. This means that the middle should not be pink and the juice should be clear when you pierce it with a skewer. The skewer should be clean, and you should pierce it through the thickest part of the meat or the middle to check this.
If you are using a microwave, check that the food is hot in the middle before you eat it.
Defrost frozen foods and thaw them properly before cooking.
Tips for Preventing Cross-contamination Between Foods
Cross-contamination happens when germs pass from one food to another. Here are a few ways to prevent food poisoning from cross-contamination:
Clean table-tops and any work surface with soapy, hot water before you prepare food. You can also use an anti-bacterial spray and a clean cloth.
Wash your hands after touching raw foods.
Don’t wash poultry before cooking.
Clean any spills immediately.
Wash hand towels often and keep a separate one for drying your hands.
Replace sponges, kitchen towel, and scrubbers often to prevent breeding of any bacteria.
Use different chopping boards for ready to eat food and raw food.
Store fruits and salads separately from raw meat.
Wash your knives and other utensils used to prepare raw food thoroughly with soapy, hot water.
Keep raw meat in covered boxes at the bottom of the fridge so that it doesn’t touch the other foods.
Is Restaurant Food Safe for Pregnant Woman?
If you want to eat in a restaurant during pregnancy, first, check to see if the restaurant fulfils the hygiene standards of your state food authority. If you notice any of these signs mentioned below, don't go to that particular restaurant:
Insects or hair in your food.
Rubbish bins that are overflowing with trash outside the restaurant and attracting flies.
Dirty glasses, crockery, cutlery, and tables.
Same serving utensils for both raw and ready to eat foods.
Waiters and cooks with dirty hands, long untied hair and dirty aprons.
Display food past its expiry date.
Dirty sink, toilets, and other such areas which are public.
Make sure to follow the above food safety tips when you are pregnant to keep yourself as well as your baby, clean, and germ-free!
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Dealing with Kids who aren’t Interested in Sports
Physical activity is essential for a child’s development. Although many kids enjoy playing sports, some may not. Parents need to understand what concerns their child and find out alternative options to keep them physically active.
There is no doubt that sports play a major role in keeping your kids fit. However, what parents need to realise is that they cannot force a choice upon their kids. There are many children who do not like to play sports due to various reasons. This must not make parents lose heart; on the contrary, they should discuss with the kid, what other options of physical activity he can explore.
There are enough other activities and kids can be fit without playing team sports too. Parents need to find out what are those other activities that attract their child. This way, parents may be able to help their child with deeper concerns and encourage him to do what he likes. Following are some reasons why some kids do not enjoy sports and the ways to tackle it:
The Child might Still be Developing Basic Skills
Most children do not develop their physical skills, until they are six to seven years old. Before this, they do not have the skills, the attention span and the ability to get hold of the rules required to play organized sports. Kids who haven’t been exposed to a sport at an early age need some extra time to do well in the activity. Failure might make them frustrated and nervous. Practicing with the child at home can help. The child will try, fail and learn the game without being conscious about failing in front of peers. It also makes parents and children spend quality time together.
The Sport or Coach is too Competitive
A kid who does not enjoy playing sports feels even more nervous when his coach shouts and puts extra pressure on kids for making them win a game. Kids can handle competitive aspects of sports as they grow older. But, most kids are not used to the pressure until they enter teenage. They need a healthy and supportive atmosphere to enjoy the sport.
The Child Might Still be Trying to Find Out which Sport He Likes
Some kids don’t enjoy sports, because they still haven’t found out which sport they like. A child who does not have good hand-eye coordination for playing baseball might enjoy some other activity like swimming, running, or cycling. Some kids might find individual activities more appealing. Parents should be open to the interests of the kid and encourage them to do what they like. Exploring various options can help the child invest time in something he enjoys.
Other Barriers
Every child is different. His rate of maturity might be different from others. Kids of the same age may vary in height, weight and athletic ability. A child may be less coordinated or not as strong as other kids of his age, making him feel uncomfortable to compete with them. Kids might also be scared about getting hurt while playing a sport. Overweight kids might be reluctant to participate in a sport in the fear of not being able to catch up with other kids.
Parents need to take out some time and think about the abilities, strengths and temperament of their child. This way, they can find out an activity that matches their child’s interest. Some kids get afraid from a ball, and hence don’t like playing volleyball or softball, but might enjoy running. A child who doesn’t like running might enjoy swimming. Someone who does not like basketball may like gymnastics. Trying to address your child’s concerns and understanding his problems can help him succeed in whatever activity he chooses. So, ensure that you are a supportive parent and do not criticise his choice and his decision. Read more
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Rashmi
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3 hours ago
A. No there is nothing visible on my wall so I can really really cannot help you can you please repose the question once again providing all the necessary details as once I’m certain what are you talking about what’s mentioned in the report according to that I can provide you proper help on your question
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now I'm 24 weeks. Sometimes I'm feeling pain in my thigh.
Dr Sameer awadhiya
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1 hour ago
A. For thegh query asked needs consultation with doctor for proper guidance so it is better that the doctor will guide you the correct way .
Onlfine consultation can also be taken and the expert will give you the proper answer .
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