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Practical Hacks for Moms That Will Smoothen Up Their Everyday Life
Being a mom and raising a child is not an easy job. In fact, it is one of the hardest jobs. A mother has too many roles to play too many roles. She takes care of the baby, cooks for everyone in the family, manages the house, teaches her children, shops for the children, organises everything and keeps the family running smoothly. It is not easy to take care of the baby and manage the house, especially for the working moms. So, to make your life easier, we bring you some tips that you must try.
Best 'Mom Hacks' That Will Make Day-to-Day Life Easier
Here are some practical mom hacks that are sure to help make your life easier.
1. Lunchbox Prep
As you prepare dinner, you can also cut the vegetables for the next day that you plan to give to your child in his lunchbox. You can keep snacks, whatever you think he might like, in his lunchbox at night it self. Cut the veggies, keep them in the refrigerator and cook them the next morning. This little hack will save you time in the morning, and you will only need to focus on important things like getting your child ready for school or giving him breakfast.
2. Be Prepared
One of the most practical and game-changing hacks for the mothers of newborns and toddlers is to pack a bag with everything you think you will need when you go for an outing or in the case of an emergency. This involves keeping diapers, extra clothes, snacks, etc. Remember to replace the items that you use so that your bag is always packed and does not lack anything.
3. Assign a Place for Everything
When we have kids, we keep on accumulating stuff that we might not even need, which only results in a mess and disorganised house. Managing a house and taking care of the children is not easy, and of course, it is difficult for moms to remember everything. But here's a tip that might help. To make your life organised, assign places for everything so that your kids will also know what thing belongs where.
4. Double The Bedding
This is a practical hack for moms who have kids who wet the bed. The trick here is to place a rubber sheet on the mattress and then cover it with a bed sheet. Next, take another rubber sheet and make the bed in the same way. If your little one wets the bed, remove the bed sheet and the rubber sheet. Change his clothes and make him sleep again. You won't have to go through the hassle of changing the bedsheet late night.
5. Ask for Help
If your kids are old enough to understand an instruction, then ask them to help you. Assign them different tasks like watering the plants or cleaning their wardrobe and praise them once they do their tasks in the right manner. By asking your kids to help, your workload will lessen and at the same time, your kids will also learn to take responsibilities.
6. Pick Your Battles
Children can sometimes throw a tantrum about the strangest and most unexpected things. The worst is when they do it at a time where you are already pressed for time and just cannot handle a meltdown. During these moments, it is best to pick your battles. Don't let your child's tantrums disrupt your schedule. If you are a working mother, we know it will be hard for you to leave your child at home when he is crying, but once in a while, it is fine. If your child is demanding something that you think is not good for him, it is okay to say 'No'. Yes, he will cry, but if you keep fulfilling all his demands, he may become stubborn. Sometimes, it is okay to let go of small things.
7. Sectioned Laundry
When you have to do laundry, do it in sections. Don't do laundry in one go. One day wash your clothes; the next day, wash your baby's, and so on. Doing laundry in one go will tire you out, so do it every day to prevent the task from piling up.
8. Meal Planning
After having a long, busy day, making dinner for the family can seem like a challenging task. But what can you do? Here's a tip that you might like to follow. Either cook in bulk and freeze the food for the week, or prepare your ingredients for the week then freeze them, so that you can just take them out and cook them quickly.
9. Pack Sensibly
If you are going on a vacation with your family, pack sensibly. Pack clothes in different bags. If your child is a little older, we know he'd like to decide what to wear and when. So, pack his clothes in a separate and let him decide what he wants to wear. Also, avoid overpacking.
10. Make Use of Changing Dresser
Don’t bother spending money on a changing table. If you just place a changing pad onto a dresser, you can store all sorts of things that will be very useful for you while you need to change your little one. The dresser will also come in handy for years after your kids have outgrown diapers.
11. Car Bin
Set up a bin in your car where all the trash can go. If you are going out with your kids, chances are there will be empty juice boxes, plastic wrappers, and other random bits of garbage around your car. Just grab a small bucket and put a recyclable bag inside. Make it a rule that all trash is to be thrown into that bin only.
12. A First Aid Kit
With kids, you never know when the next illness will hit. When you have more than one kid especially, it can sometimes feel like they are getting sick one after the other. So, always keep a first aid kit with you if you are going out or even at home. Keep medicines for common ailments like a cold, fever, injury or burns.
13. Monster Spray
For kids who tend to get a bit scared to go to bed at night thinking that monsters are lurking about, this hack is a treat for you. Make up a spray filled with water and some essential oils. You can tell the kids it will get rid of monsters and have them spray their rooms before going to bed.
14. Use Your Calendar
Make use of the calendar on your phone. Note all the things that you need to do in 'To-do list' in your phone and set reminders for the same. You can also hang a huge calendar at home and let everyone know that they need to fill out all their important dates. If anything is not on the calendar, it doesn’t get done.
15. Make Lists
Picking kids up from school or a hobby class and running errands can be tough for moms. If you are having trouble planning your days, make a list of what is important and what is not. Picking kids from school or taking care of them is of course, important and we know you do it well. But if you have to take care of your children and run errands at the same time, then you must prioritise your tasks. Write down the things you have to do and do them according to their priority. If you are going to be doing a lot of driving around, plan out your day so that you can run your errands on the way to your destinations. Cross out things that you have completed.
16. Use Mesh Bag for Washing Socks
Everyone who has had anything to do with laundry knows the problem of a missing sock. To make things easier for you while washing socks, throw them all in a mesh bag and put them in the machine. This will help them all stay in one place.
17. Towel for Grip
When bathing the little one, it can become a bit scary because the plastic tubs for babies are quite slippery. Use a towel under your baby’s head to prevent him from slipping.
18. Cheerio Necklace
Mothers of the little teethers, this mom hack just may save your life. While running around with errands, it can be pretty distracting when your little one is trying to put everything into her mouth. Make yourself a necklace out of dental floss and cheerios so that your baby can get some relief from the teething and have a snack too. This is to be worn by mum only and is not to be left alone with your child.
19. Keep Pouches in Your Handbag
Carrying snacks and all sorts of things in your bag for the little ones become a part of a mom’s style, but it can be very stressful if your child demands something, and you can’t seem to find it in your bag. Putting things in separate pouches and then putting them in your bag will save you a lot of trouble when you go out.
20. Prepare for The Week
It should be preferably on a Sunday that you do this, but prepping for the week will save you a lot of time every day. Make sure to plan out the meals and outfits for the entire week so that you have fewer things to worry about.
Being a mother is challenging, but also a rewarding experience. Spending your precious time with your husband and children is worth it. While you are preparing for the week, spend some time on yourself. Pamper yourself because you need it.
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25 Surprising & Interesting Pregnancy Facts
One of the most fascinating experiences a woman can go through is pregnancy. Imagine a new life growing inside you, breathing the air that you breathe and drawing nutrition from the food you eat. But there are many more surprising and weird things happening during pregnancy and the subsequent delivery, that even experienced mothers are not aware of.
Amongst one of the most amazing facts about pregnancy, this one surely ranks pretty high. Your unborn baby in your womb can see, hear and feel all that is going around it. You can talk to your baby and even stroke your belly to give it a similar feeling.
You should be careful about what you eat during pregnancy since babies can taste your feed. This is probably why doctors ask mothers to be vigilant about their diet. Strong flavours like onion and garlic can be passed to the womb through the amniotic fluid.
Pregnant women and new mothers can lactate automatically when they hear babies cry. It can even happen if the baby does not belong to them.
Your uterus is capable of handling extreme pressure. The force generated in the uterus due to pushing translates into about 397 pounds per square foot on the baby’s head. That’s amazing.
The first time a woman delivers her child, her pelvic bone separates in the middle as the cartilage stretches to its maximum. Although the bone does not break, it doesn’t go back to its original position ever.
Although sex during pregnancy is supposed to be free of risk, a woman can get pregnant while she is already pregnant. On rare occasions, a woman can carry two babies with two different due dates.
You will be familiar with that dark line known as linea nigrea which appears out of nowhere in the middle of the stomach during pregnancy. This line was always there but the pigmentation because of hormonal changes makes it visible.
After you enter the second trimester, your baby releases about a litre of urine every day. If you are wondering where all this urine goes, well, the baby drinks it. Weird! And you thought you had to visit the bathroom so many times.
Increased blood flow in that pregnant body, by almost 50% and overactive oil glands are responsible for the glow and the soft, shiny look. However, this enhanced blood flow can cause your gums to bleed and lead to bloody noses too.
You know that your body produces large amounts of oestrogen during pregnancy. But did you know that the placenta produces more oestrogen in one day than a woman could produce in three years?
A normal pregnancy lasts for approximately nine months. However, it is possible to remain pregnant for over a year. The record for the longest pregnancy is 375 days, way back in 1945. Modern mothers are induced as soon as they are a few days overdue.
Baby faeces are known as meconium. This is made by the 21st week of your pregnancy, but it won’t pass until after the baby’s birth.
Contractions are common during pregnancy, but they do not stop even after the baby is born. They continue for a few days after delivery and helps the mother’s body in stopping excessive blood loss.
The first woman to survive a C-section was during the 16th century in Switzerland. Her husband who was a pig castrator by profession performed this operation on his wife.
Pica is a peculiar disorder that affects pregnant women in which they crave for non-food items like paper, hair, ice, paint, metal and glass. The word Pica is Latin for magpie the bird, who is known to eat anything.
Carrying a baby high or low is considered to be one of the facts about pregnancy gender, but it is just a myth since it is more related to your body type, uterus structure and abdominal muscle strength.
A woman’s uterus can expand to nearly 500 times of its normal size during pregnancy.
A pregnant woman develops a completely new organ in her body, known as the placenta and is the only transient organ in the human body. It releases hormones like oestrogen, progesterone and hCG while acting as a protective barrier.
When a pregnant woman’s partner experiences symptoms like weight gain, morning sickness and growth hormone levels, it is known as Couvade syndrome or sympathetic pregnancy.
During the Middle Ages, childbirth was considered fatal which is why women often wrote their wills as soon as they realised they were pregnant.
Rarely, women suffer from “Pregnancy Denial” when women refuse to acknowledge they are pregnant. They ignore all the pregnancy symptoms that they experience.
The world’s highest fertility rate is 6.76 children per woman in Niger, and lowest is 0.86 in Singapore.
In 1591, a woman called Eufame was burnt alive because she asked for pain relief while giving birth to her twins. Religious leaders thought that God wanted women to feel pain for Eve’s act in the Garden of Eden.
One of the baby boy pregnancy myths says that if a woman craves for salty foods like chips and pickles, she is likely to give birth to a male child.
Male seahorses are the only species in the animal world to become pregnant and develop embryos like female mammals.
There are quite a few mysteries and myths surrounding pregnancy and childbirth but with growing awareness and knowledge, it is easier to dispel them. As a modern mom, you should check the facts and verify the truth before acting on them.
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Dreaming About Being Pregnant – Reasons & Truth
Dreams guide us into a world of amusing images that reflects our aspirations, realities of life and past experiences. However, dreaming about being pregnant is a very 'unusual' feeling as it disturbs people sometimes. Waking up to a dream of being pregnant can leave you wondering for the entire day as to how and why such a dream occurred in the first place.
Pregnancy Dreams and What They Mean
Pregnancy dreams most likely occur due to subconscious thinking about motherhood and the good things associated with it. Many women who come across pregnant women or regularly interact with them tend to register pregnancy in their subconscious mind. Also, if there is an intention of getting pregnant, then the mind conspires to create pregnancy dreams. Some pregnant women very often have dreams about giving birth as they think about the delivery and the post-partum period regularly.
Beyond this, many pregnancy dreams that both men and women get can indicate underlying emotions such as stress, desire for change, feeling of loneliness, expression of creativity etc. If the dreams repeat often, it is better to consult a dream analyst to understand the emotion behind it.
Am I Really Pregnant?
People often tell their friends ‘I had a dream I was pregnant’, even when they are not pregnant. This is because pregnancy dreams are just an instinctive reflection of the things surrounding them, it usually does not have a connection to the physical changes in the body. However, people waiting for a pregnancy test report and dream about being pregnant have often gotten a positive pregnancy report. The mental frame of mind sometimes matches the reality, subconsciously.
6 Reasons You Are Dreaming About Pregnancy
Dreams are multi-layered and below are some of the reasons behind why people dream about having a baby.
1. A Feeling of Neglect:
Since women who get pregnant are revered and respected in most of the cultures around the world, people who suffer from neglect or loneliness satisfy their emotional needs by dreaming about being pregnant. Many societies set motherhood as a yardstick for respect and social acceptance. People who have constantly faced neglect owing to issues such as emotional abandonment by the family tend to imagine themselves as being pregnant. This is because they assume it will fetch them acceptance. Dreams arise as a reflection of this thought in their minds.
2. Metaphorically Indicating Change:
Creation of a new life is the beauty of pregnancy. It is no mean feat to make a baby and dreaming about having a baby symbolises a change or a new beginning in life which you may be expecting or experiencing.
3. Reflection of Stress:
Pregnancy dreams could indicate a state of stress or anxiety. When a person is overloaded with work, he or she dreams of having a baby. This is a way of projecting the fear of the mind on taking additional responsibilities, as raising a baby is perceived as a stressful job.
4. You Want to Embrace Motherhood:
Women who have been planning to have a baby often take it to heart and throw themselves into the idea of starting a family. Subconsciously, the thought of succeeding in it gives them dreams of being pregnant. When the physical and the mental changes happen in the sink, the dreams are considered as an auspicious sign.
5. Unchased Dreams:
Motherhood is synonymous to nurture and care. A dream of being pregnant can symbolise that there is a dream or idea that is not pursued, just like the foetus in the womb that needs attention and care. People who have a passion that they have buried in them due to the pressure of pursuing something socially acceptable, get such pregnancy dreams.
6. Sign of Prosperity:
Creation of something new is a sign of fertility and prosperity. Pregnancy dreams can symbolise the start of a good future or a way out of an already existing problem.
If you trying to understand what dreaming about being pregnant means to you, spend some time to introspect and analyze your current situation. Meditating is sure to help you find some answers too!
How Can You Avoid or Induce Dreams About Pregnancy
Avoiding a dream by not thinking about it is bound to shift the focus of the mind on it. The best way to avoid a pregnancy dream is first to analyze the reason behind having it repeatedly. If you are getting the dream of having a baby because you want to become a parent, then reassuring yourself with positive thoughts will help. Shifting the focus to what you have already created and taken care of can keep the mind away from those dreams.
If you want to induce a pregnancy dream then you must imagine, feel and enjoy the changes that pregnancy would bring to your body. Sub-consciously thinking about becoming a mother can reflect in having a pregnancy-related dream.
Cultural Symbolism of Being Pregnant in a Dream
Many cultures perceive dreams about pregnancy as a positive sign. It is seen as a symbol of growth, change and prosperity. Some cultures even believe it as an indication of getting pregnant in real life. It gives a woman immense happiness to wake up from a dream of pregnancy, as she feels fertile and blessed. This feeling is exactly reflected in the cultural symbolism also.
The Truth About Pregnancy Dreams
Often a dream about having a baby but not being pregnant is only reflective of the underlying mindset of the person. A simple analysis based on the dreamer’s circumstances can tell whether it is a negative or a positive indicator. However, in many cases, a pregnancy dream is a sign of something good and fertile.
Interpretation of dreams is an interesting subject, but it has no scientific backing. So go ahead and enjoy your dreams without taking the interpretations too seriously.
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Common Skin Changes during Pregnancy
The human body goes through numerous changes on a regular basis. This is especially true for women during pregnancy. The body composition changes immensely at this time, and the body starts to change to adapt. One of the most common types of changes a woman’s body can go through during pregnancy is skin changes.
How Skin Changes During Pregnancy
A woman’s body is susceptible to many changes during pregnancy. Due to immense changes internally and externally, the skin can have visible differences from before you were pregnant. There are numerous types of changes that happen to the skin during pregnancy, such as:
Stretch marks
Rashes
Change in skin pigmentation (skin color)
Spots
The changes to your skin are not limited to these points; depending on the person’s constitutional makeup, their body can be affected in many ways. Talking to your primary care physician about changes you notice on your skin during different stages of pregnancy can help alleviate your fears. They can also provide more in-depth information about what skin conditions during pregnancy are expected and what is normal and abnormal. Most skin conditions that are caused by pregnancy are normal and will disappear once the baby is delivered.
Causes of Skin Changes
The body changes constantly during pregnancy due to changes in hormones and immunity. This causes a mix of chemicals in the body which results in a multitude of changes, from pimples to shiny hair. When pregnant, a woman’s body begins to prepare to play host to another organism, one that will soon develop its own organs, hormones, and immune system.
When a foetus begins to take shape, the human body evolves to make the womb a hospitable atmosphere for it to grow into a healthy baby. This requires the body hormones to be redistributed, causing an imbalance to the woman’s regular bodily functions. When an imbalance in hormones occurs, changes take place throughout the body and the most visible changes are to the skin. Some changes to the skin can be due to genetics. If there is a history of skin problems during pregnancy in your family then you are more susceptible to those problems as well. Talk to your primary care physician to better understand what skin problems during pregnancy can look like.
Are Pregnancy Skin Changes a Problem?
Skin changes that are of a common nature, such as stretch marks, pose no problems when pregnant. But if the changes seem unnatural, then it is best to visit a specialist and get a thorough diagnosis. If there is a burning or itching sensation that does not go away or if the skin has a lot of blisters or is inflamed, then you should visit your primary care physician. These signs are not commonly a side effect of pregnancy.
Pregnancy can also severely aggravate pre-existing skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. If you have pre-existing conditions, it is best to inform your doctors. They can help guide you through how to manage the condition. It is also recommended that you inform the caregivers around you so they understand what kind of support is required to help prevent or relieve the condition.
It is also important to note that not all skin changes during pregnancy are caused due to the pregnancy itself. Skin infections and allergic reactions can still occur regardless of pregnancy. Your skin can also change colour for reasons completely unrelated to the baby or the hormonal imbalance. Keeping an eye on any change of colour or moles is essential; if the pigmentation changes are accompanied by pain, redness or burning it can be a sign of an infection. If moles on your body begin to change size, then it could be a sign of a tumour.
Common Skin Changes and their Solutions
Not all skin changes during pregnancy are bad. The term ‘pregnancy glow’ is a term commonly used to describe a positive change in the skin during pregnancy. This ‘glow’ is due to the excess moisture the skin absorbs during pregnancy. This is also a way skin color changes during pregnancy. Due to the absorption of excess moisture, the complexion changes as well; when there is excess moisture, the skin looks and feels healthier. Moisture also pushes out excess toxins from the body and opens more pores around the face. The pregnancy glow is a great example of facial skin changes when pregnant. Also, changes to the skin on the face are the most visible and recognizable.
Positive changes aside, it is important to know there can be negative changes to the skin too. You have to understand the changes in your skin, where they come from, and how to treat them effectively. Here are some of the most common skin changes you may face when you’re pregnant.
Stretch Marks
As the foetus grows, it begins to morph into a baby’s image. The growing foetus will push to expand the womb to make room for itself, creating what we know as the baby bump. This begins to stretch the skin located near the abdomen and breast regions, causing stretch marks in those regions.
Most stretch marks are red or pink in color. According to a recent study, nearly 90% of women get stretch marks during pregnancy. Stretch marks do not cause harm to your general health and are not considered dangerous in any manner; they are merely cosmetic changes.
Stretch marks can become an eyesore for some mothers. There are ways to get rid of them, such as cosmetic surgery. However, the least medicated way to treat stretch marks would be constant exercise. It is also assumed that lotions rich in vitamin E have properties that can get rid of stretch marks. But there is no medical evidence of this till date. Stretch marks, if left alone, will fade into streaks of faint silver lines after the baby is delivered. They become barely noticeable. Stretch marks have absolutely no adverse effect on your body.
Melasma and Chlosma
Melasma and chlosma are commonly referred to as the ‘mask of pregnancy’. This condition manifests as dark splotchy spots on the face, and is a sign of negative facial skin changes during pregnancy. These spots are almost always located on the cheeks and forehead. They are a sign of an increase in pigmentation. When you are pregnant, the body increases the number of hormones produced. These hormones can impact skin pigmentation and cause the mask of pregnancy to appear. According to a study on skin changes during pregnancy, it is estimated that close to half the women who are pregnant are affected by melasma and chlosma.
Melasma and chlosma will fade away after the baby is delivered. The best way to treat this would be to prevent it. When you’re pregnant, the skin is extremely sensitive. To prevent conditions like these, you should use a good sunscreen when you go outside. Ensure it is at least an SPF 15 sunscreen. Wear caps to cover sun rays from directly hitting the face. Remember, exposure to the sun increases the likelihood of manifestation of dark spots like the mask of pregnancy.
Acne and Pimples
Women who already had problems with acne can experience an aggravated condition when pregnant due to the increase in hormones. This increase in hormones will cause glands in your body that secrete oil to increase the quantity of oil they secrete into the body. This can cause massive breakouts of acne and pimples.
The way to help contain the acne would be to develop a face cleansing routine. The first step would be using a face wash that has a neutral fragrance first thing every morning and every night. Don’t wash your face more than this as it will cause your skin to become extremely dry. The second step should be to use an astringent to remove the excess oil left on the face. Be sure to avoid acne-medicated astringents as these may contain chemicals that can cause harm during pregnancy. Finally, use a moisturizer, preferably an oil-free one. If the breakout of acne is severe, seek medical advice immediately.
Varicose Veins
These inflamed blue veins manifest when the body tries to compensate for the circulation of extra blood that goes to the baby during pregnancy. They mostly appear on the legs. Varicose veins can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. You can be prone to varicose veins during the pregnancy period if there is a family history of the condition.
Although there isn’t a cure for varicose veins during pregnancy, there are steps you can take to help manage, prevent, and decrease the severity. These steps include:
Stay physically active. Move around as much as possible to help the circulation improve.
Try not to stand still for prolonged periods of time. Standing still can slow blood circulation in and around the varicose veins due to the inflammation.
Avoid being sedentary.
Elevate your feet as much as possible when sitting.
Keep your veins healthy by consuming the correct amount of vitamin C.
Spider Veins
These reddish blood vessels that branch outward are known as spider veins. They are caused due to problems with circulation in the body during pregnancy and appear usually on the neck, upper chest, arms, and face. These spider veins are more common in Caucasian women although all races of women can be afflicted by them. They can be hereditary.
To treat spider veins, ensure you consume a good amount of vitamin C every day. These veins are not painful and usually disappear by themselves after the baby is delivered. There are procedures like laser surgery available to treat spider veins.
Linea Nigra
The linea nigra is a line that runs along the navel down to the pubic regions. While this line is always present, it becomes very visible during pregnancy due to an increase in hormones. It usually begins to manifest during the fourth month of pregnancy.
There is no way to treat the change in pigmentation that causes the visibility of the linea nigra but it does disappear soon after the baby is delivered.
Skin Tags
These are very loose and small growths of skin that manifest under the breasts or arms. They are extremely common and harmless.
Skin tags usually disappear soon after the child has been delivered. If they do not, you can have them removed by visiting a dermatologist.
Darker Freckles and Moles
They are caused by an extreme increase in hormones. The complexion can become much darker due to the increase in pigmentation. This imbalance in hormones makes areas of the skin that have moles and freckles much darker too. Other areas where the pigmentation will make the skin noticeably darker are:
The nipples
The labia
The areolas
The change in pigmentation can be noticeable but is not considered extremely drastic. There is virtually nothing you can do to prevent this condition. There are chances that the pigmentation will return to normal soon after the baby is born. But the change may also remain for a while after pregnancy.
Conclusion: The conditions mentioned above are only a few of the skin changes that can occur during pregnancy. Take precautions during this vital time in your life by using the right kind of moisturizers, soaps, and oils. Consult your physician for the right kind of changes to make in your lifestyle to help prevent and manage skin conditions during your pregnancy. Read more
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Constipation during Pregnancy. I have listed some natural changes in the diet and routine to relieve constipation.
Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. According to ACOG, if you empty your bowel less than thrice a week then you might be suffering from Constipation. It is caused be a lot of factors.
The hormone Progesterone which helps in relaxing the muscles also relaxes the bowel muscles and slows down the movement of food there. Although it helps in more absorption of nutrients for the baby but it also sometimes leads to constipation.
The growing size of the uterus may also press against the rectum and cause constipation.
The prenatal vitamins such as Iron supplements also lead to constipation.
You can make some simple and natural changes to your diet and daily routine to get relief.
Taking a high fiber diet will help. Take fresh fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes. You can have fresh salads, they will be healthy and will have lots of fiber. Clean the vegetables and fruits thoroughly and keep the peel. You can also include Kiwi in your diet.
Opt for whole grain bread and buns over their white counterparts.
Take small meals instead of three heavy meals. You can give a gap of 2-3 hours and have six small meals. You can also include a glass of hot milk at bedtime if you are not lactose intolerant.
Soak 8-10 black raisins overnight and have in the morning preferably with milk (if you are not lactose intolerant).
You can have warm water with lime juice in the morning for easy bowel movement.
Drink about 8 glasses of water a day. This will not only help with constipation but will also maintain amniotic fluid.
For better digestion you can sit in Vajarasana pose after meal or during your Antenatal workout session.
Walking is a very good form of exercise which you should include in your routine provided your doctor permits it. This will also alleviate problems like indigestion and gas.
You can talk to your doctor about some safe laxatives in pregnancy like Isabgol. Also, if Iron supplements are causing the problem then you can ask your doctor about taking slow releasing Iron supplements. You can also talk to your doctor for magnesium supplements for constipation.
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Q. thyroid is effected during my pregnancy,is any health problem..?
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A. yes you will have to take thyroid medicines properly otherwise it will have effect on the child as well as on the pregnancy so please visit your doctor for the same who will guide you how to take the medicines
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when the pt kit result is negative followed by faint line.
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A. Hello dear! Repeat the test after a couple of days preferably in the morning. Consult your doctor for a personal evaluation and seek further advice. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
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Q. my 2 month baby is having cold and not able to sleep properly from last 3 days. can u suggest any medicine..I m worried
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A. give nasal saline drops every few hourly to the child in the nasal cavity.
try to prevent temperature variations around the child
you can go for indirect steam inhalationf which will again help in decreasing both cough and cold
continue the regular diet of the child
if there is no improvement in few days then meet your doctor
for fever and fpain give paracetamol.
anti-cold medicines at this age have got side effects so can be given only after medical consultation.
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Q. Hi my baby is pre mature and now she had completed 42 weeks and weight is 3kg . So which formula stage should i use ?? Pre nan pro or nan pro??
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A. no problem you can use anyone of them first 6 months of age. 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. I have completed eight months of my pregnancy and my baby weight according to last ultrasound is 2120 gm. Is there any chance of increasing baby weight? My due date is 20th June.
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A. yes definitely there will be chances of weight gain. 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. Hi iam 13th week pregnant my rubeila virus is positive what actually is this iam not understanding can anyone please explain
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A. check Ig M. 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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