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Consumption of Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds During Pregnancy
Fenugreek is a herb that is native to Asia and the Mediterranean region. Fenugreek seeds are used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Fenugreek seeds have a strong flavour and when consumed in raw form they taste bitter. Fenugreek seeds offer various health benefits. They are consumed to treat digestive and respiratory issues and to strengthen the digestive system. These seeds are also known to treat menstrual problems and induce labour. But is it really beneficial to consume these seeds during pregnancy?
Benefits of Consuming Fenugreek Seeds During Pregnancy
Fenugreek is rich in anti-inflammatory properties and it offers essential minerals and vitamins that are required during pregnancy. Here are some of the benefits of consuming fenugreek seeds during pregnancy.
Consuming fenugreek seeds during pregnancy acts as a natural combatant for gestational diabetes.
Breast enlargement is a common occurrence during pregnancy that causes breast tenderness and can be painful. However, consuming fenugreek seeds can help alleviate pain. Soak a few seeds overnight in water, strain the liquid in the morning and drink.
Fenugreek has been shown to relieve the pain associated with labour and it also helps lessen the duration of the contractions.
Consuming fenugreek during pregnancy can also help stabilise sugar levels.
Fenugreek is a natural fortifier for the immune system as well as a system cleanser. Eating fenugreek can help combat heart disease, lung disorder, influenza, and various allergies.
How Much Fenugreek Seeds Should You Eat During Pregnancy?
There are numerous ways in which fenugreek can help your body when you are pregnant, but you must include them in your diet in small to medium quantities. Fenugreek seeds, when consumed in moderation can greatly boost your immune system. It can help prevent allergies and keep you healthy. It is also a great ingredient to help boost your metabolic rate. Here is how you can them in your diet.
You can soak a teaspoon of the seeds in a glass of water overnight, strain and drink the water in the morning. Alternatively, you can incorporate the same amount in your meals. Another option is to swallow the seeds with water as is. The effect of the seeds will be slower in this case. You must also remember that you can use fenugreek leaves in your diet. A fistful of clean leaves a day is the daily recommended amount you can consume.
Tips to Include Fenugreek in Your Pregnancy Diet
Here are some ways in which you can include fenugreek or fenugreek seeds in your pregnancy diet.
While preparing food, particularly Indian food, be sure to add half a teaspoon of this spice in the tadka. This way your food becomes more flavourful while also giving you the benefits.
You can make curry with fenugreek leaves or methi. However, don’t make the food spicy. You can add some jaggery to tone down the bitterness.
Use the leaves along with spinach or lettuce to make a serving of salad every day. This will keep your stomach light and refreshed.
Soak a handful of fenugreek seeds in some water overnight, swallow the seeds, and drink the water for a hydrating and nutritionally rich start to the day.
Blend a handful of strawberries, chia seeds, honey, yoghurt, and fenugreek seeds for a power smoothie to help keep you energized throughout the day.
Soak the seeds in water overnight and use the water as a base for a soup the next day. Powder the soaked seeds and the powder to the broth, add veggies, meat, and seasoning and let it simmer. This can be a light dinner with an extremely high nutritional value.
Powder some fenugreek seeds and add the powder to a glass of watermelon juice. Squeeze some lime into it to make a mocktail that tasty and energizing.
Mix flax seeds, fenugreek seeds, coriander powder, and turmeric in a glass of warm milk and drink. This can provide relief from a sore throat and cold.
Grate some ginger and garlic, mix it with a couple of teaspoons of water, put it on a simmer and mix till it reaches a paste-like consistency, add fenugreek seeds, chives, rosemary and thyme to create a unique barbeque marinade for meat or fish.
Side Effects of Consuming Fenugreek Seeds During Pregnancy
While consuming fenugreek can be beneficial for your health during pregnancy, it can pose certain risks to your health too. Some of the side effects that may arise on the consumption of fenugreek during pregnancy are stated below.
Fenugreek seeds are known to induce contractions, hence it is advised to consume the during labour. So it is best that you avoid eating them before the 37th week as it could lead to premature labour.
Sometimes, consuming fenugreek seeds can also cause bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and nausea.
Some people are naturally allergic to fenugreek. If you are one of them then you might experience reactions like swelling, nasal congestion, and wheezing.
Consumption of fenugreek seeds in excess amounts can lead to birth defects in the baby.
Consuming fenugreek seeds just before labour may cause the baby to have unusual body odour. However, this odour does not have any long-term effects on the baby’s health.
Eating fenugreek seeds during pregnancy can be beneficial for your health but it can even lead to certain complications, especially if you eat them before the 37th week of your pregnancy. Consuming the seeds or leaves in small quantities can strengthen your immune system and help prevent allergies, but you should consult your doctor before adding fenugreek seeds or leaves to your diet. If your doctor gives a go-ahead, you can add it to your diet but you must watch out for any signs of allergy. In case of an allergic reaction, contact your doctor right away. Consult a dietician for a better idea of how much fenugreek you may require on a regular basis and what nutritional requirements your body has in particular.
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What Do Couples Miss the Most? It Is We Time!
In today's hustle and bustle, the 'we time' is lost somewhere. Our life is programmed in our brain. Every morning we get up, ready the kids for school, supervise the cook and maid and make sure all pre-requisites are completed to start the day. Then from home to office, office to daycare and back to home. The evening goes in making the kids complete their school project or homework. Dinner and a bit of the TV time soon turns in to night. And the kids are off to bed. Another day is over.Similarly, the 5 days of the week are over. The weekend goes in hosting guests at home, grocery shopping, video calls with parents and in-laws, and indulging in some crazy activities with kids.
Let me suggest some tips for getting some 'we time' with your spouse.
Plan a date.
Skip office for a day when possible.
Have a cup of tea with your better half.
Switch on romantic music.
Relax and enjoy the moment.
Take a shower.
Dress in the outfit you look the best.
Put on your spouse's favourite perfume.
Hang out together.
Go for a movie.
Have your favourite food.
Recall the good old times spent together.
If you are a home-loving couple, prepare your spouse's favourite cuisine.
Decorate your room with fresh flowers and candles.
Surprise your better half with some special gift.
Watch a movie at home or engage in any activity you both are interested in.
Keep your phone on silent mode and don't let it disturb you for a while.
It's the truth that "Relationship does exist but connectivity is lost." To some people, it may sound crazy, but in my opinion, 'we time' is also important as it strengthens the relationship and brings immense happiness to couples. So, plan the 'we time' with your better half. If you have been already doing it share your experiences in the comments section.
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7 Tips To Help Preschoolers Build Positive Peer Relationships
Not all children are outgoing in nature and don't feel too comfortable initiating conversations and making new friends. Parents and teachers need to step in and help bring them out of their shells. Only then can they build peer relationships in childhood.
Making friends and building positive relationships with people happens over time, just like learning to hold a pencil, and reading or writing. However, the ability to build relationships differs from one individual to the next too. It can take time for introverts, but may be easier if a kid is outgoing. Nevertheless, it’s possible for quiet and introverted children to forge relationships.
7 Tips on Helping Kids Build Relationships with Peers
1. Encourage Your Preschooler’s Efforts
Every time you see your child with peers of the same age group, encourage him to play with them. However, you should also show support if his first few attempts of making a new friend are unsuccessful. You don’t want him to feel discouraged to try again.
2. Make Him Feel Good About Himself
Speak to your child about his positive qualities. If he’s generous, tell him so. You could suggest that he shares his toy by letting a potential friend play with it. It’ll teach him how to break the ice and will prevent him from becoming demotivated in case his offers of friendship are rebuffed.
3. Let Him Know Making Friends Takes Time
Initiating a friendship is a matter of seconds; however, building a solid relationship takes time. You need to help your child understand the difference. It’ll keep him motivated.
4. Educate about the Qualities of a Good Friend
Kids should be taught the meaning of being a good individual and a good-natured human being. It’ll help them to make better choices as they interact and grow. Here are some of the traits you can list:
Being compassionate and kind
Being honest
Willingness to share happiness and empathise with sadness
Loyalty
A good sense of humour
Sharing similar interests
Positive attitude towards life and people
Joyful in nature and should be fun to be with
Cooperative
Not possessive
Not needy or greedy
5. Character above All!
Teaching kids that it’s the character that matters when choosing friends is very important. Teach them that physical appearance and wealth do not make any difference to a person’s character and shouldn’t affect children’s peer relationships.
6. Initiate Conversations
There are many children who struggle to make new friends because of their shy nature. Parents and teachers need to help them initiate conversations. Organise simple games and activities where every child has to introduce himself to the people in the room.
7. Give Compliments
Kids love to be complimented. Who doesn’t? Compliments make people feel good about themselves and remind him of their positive qualities. Take your kids to a play area and encourage them to approach other children. Compliment them when they do. They can then progress to playing with them.
Peer relationships in child development is a very important concept, one that every parent and teacher needs to focus on. It not only helps kids move well in social circles but also builds confidence and self-esteem. Read more
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5 Friends Every Mom Needs to Stay Sane
Look no further than these amazing mom friends that you need to keep yourself sane, especially as you struggle through the growing years of your kid. With a little bit of patience and the right friends around you, gear up to say "Yes, I could do it!"
The journey of raising a toddler is a mixed bag - fun times, difficult play dates, trips and potty training too. A journey that can become immensely cumbersome without a mom friend being close by to listen to your ravings and ranting, in other words, day-to-day stories. Well, every mom need some friends for that ideal support network.
Friends every Mom Needs to Stay Sane
1. Just a year senior mom
This demi-goddess ranks high on the list that defines the types of friends mom needs. She is the best person who tells you how to deal with teething problems or for that matter even lice; the right time to start looking for exciting summer camps; the lunchbox items and so forth. All in all, she serves as a friend with a kid who’s just a year older than yours and who's dealing with motherhood like a pro!
2. Mom with a kid younger than yours
Feel good, at least when you're talking kids with her you find yourself more competent and smarter. Can you believe that she is clueless about the best places to buy birthday stuff from or she is at wit’s end as far as vaccinations are concerned? Thankfully, you’re just a call away to give her sane advice; an act that makes her so full of gratitude that it bolsters your self-esteem totally.
3. Friend sans kids
If it's one of those days when the last thing that you wish to talk about is anything related to motherhood, then stick to those mom friends who are still without kids. While they may enquire politely about your kids for the first few minutes, you can wait for the conversation to turn towards something far more interesting. A good way to unwind, we think!
4. Your kid likes her
Out of all the friends every mom needs, the mother whose kid your little one likes to hang around with, is the easiest to meet. The point to note is that you two can relax even as your kids get involved in eating, playing or fumbling through things in unison. The goodness of kids not asking for snacks, BAND-AIDS, or your iPad every other minute has to be experienced to be believed.
5. The friend who’s just nice
If she thinks you're glowing and have lost weight, even though you feel otherwise, then she is nice. She is also the one who believes that your kids are really well behaved. You can bank on her when you desperately need that hour alone with your spouse, or look towards her experiences when you need advice. Are you really asking for a lot? Well! Let's say no.
Take stock and ask yourself if you have such must-have friends in your life. If not, it’s time to look around and get to know a few more women who can make your world a tad more happy and relaxing. Remember, no joy equals the unbridled fun that women can have on their own. Read more
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Q. why I am getting dizziness in my pregnancy
I am going with 3rd month of my pregnancy it's a very strong dizziness I feel at times means every day .....no other symptoms of pregnancy .Please help with elaboration .All okay means isn't part of this journey.
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A. Do consult your doctor as soon as you can. It's important to find the real reason because without that, proper medication is not possible.
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Q. I am currently 32 week pregnant and had growth scan recently.My baby is in cephalic presentation.does this change after 36 week or does this remain the same?
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A. usually fixed. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child
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Q. it's my 5 month n I still didn't went for check up yet not even once is it okay if I go now or?
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A. You should have started going from the very beginning itself once you get to know you’re pregnant but since you haven’t reached that now if you’re pregnancy has been healthy last five months please get it checked with your doctor also if you need to start with any supplements or diet the doctor would advise you after a ultrasound so please visit your gynaecologist
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Q. size chart is not correct for age of the baby
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A. generally it is available from Indian academy growth chart download from Google. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. Mera 8 month start hu white distance hora mere ko
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A. hello since u are a expecting mom this would require a proper medical attention and it is better to check with your doctor and your doctor will be able to guide you better on examination of the same and advise you accordingly
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A. Belly sleeping is complete no no rest you can sleep on whatever side you are comfortable with left or right or on your bag you have three posture to sleep in and that is what you just have to stick to there is no sleeping on the stomach
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