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Can You Feel Your Baby’s Heartbeat in Your Stomach During Pregnancy?
If you are pregnant, no doubt, you must be thrilled. You may have also started imagining about the ‘pregnancy bump’. But in the first trimester of your pregnancy, you won’t have a big belly. You will experience morning sickness, headaches, and cramps. You will experience everything that a woman does during pregnancy, but hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time will make the experience real, especially when you haven’t begun to show yet.
In a couple of months, you might feel a pulsing sensation in your womb and mistake it for your baby’s heartbeat. But is that really the baby’s heartbeat or is it something else? Find out!
Is it Possible to Feel Your Baby’s Heartbeat in Your Stomach?
The pulsing sensation experienced in the stomach during pregnancy is nothing but blood vessels. If you feel a pulsing vibe, it will most likely be the pulse of your abdominal aorta, the large artery which carries oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the lower part of your body. This aorta pulse will be more prominent in the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy. There will also be an increase in blood volume during pregnancy and your blood vessels will be more relaxed during this time. These changes could lead to a forceful pulse, hence you might notice it. However, it should not be mistaken for the baby’s heartbeat. You won’t be able to notice your baby’s heartbeat up until four weeks of your pregnancy on an ultrasound, and perhaps for several weeks to come, unless an external device is used to feel it.
Reasons Why You Cannot Feel Your Baby’s Heartbeat
As mentioned above, if you feel the pulsing sensation, it will be the pulsing of your abdominal aorta, which will be more prominent during pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, you won't feel your baby’s heartbeat in the stomach because your baby is protected by his own body, then further shielded by amniotic fluid, the amniotic sac, your uterus, muscles, and the skin of your body.
During the first four weeks of your pregnancy, you will not feel his heartbeat in your womb because his heart will begin to develop roughly three weeks after conception and will develop completely by four to five weeks. Also, the force of contraction in such a minuscule heart will virtually be indiscernible because of so much cushioning around it. Even at full-term gestation, when your baby's heart will most likely be beating at 110 to 150 beats per minute, it will be impossible for you to feel his heartbeat without an external device.
How Does a Doctor Check Baby’s Heartbeat?
During pregnancy, your doctor will conduct a transvaginal scan. A transvaginal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to project as-is images of a pregnant woman’s internal organs. The sound waves help create the image of the foetus. Your doctor will most likely suggest a Doppler scan to check your baby's heartbeat around the twelfth week of your pregnancy. He will detect the baby's heartbeat using a Doppler device, which helps detect the heartbeat of the foetus easily.
It is important that you monitor your baby’s heart rate during pregnancy to rule out any anomalies. It can help in detecting an anaemic baby, abruption of the placenta, and poor oxygen supply. Go for timely scans to monitor your baby’s heartbeat and to keep track of his growth. Also, keep track of your baby's kicks, and let your doctor know if you notice anything unusual.
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Vitamin D Deficiency in Babies
Vitamins are micronutrients that are essential for the healthy functioning of human bodies. Vitamin D is a unique vitamin that is available through an environmental source - sunlight. When the good UV rays (UVB) from the sunlight fall on our skin, Vitamin D is produced in the skin and is then absorbed in the blood.
Video: Vitamin D Deficiency in Babies
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What is Vitamin D deficiency?
As the name goes, a lower level of Vitamin D in the body is termed as Vitamin D deficiency. Then what is Vitamin D insufficiency? Well, it’s the blood level of Vitamin D measured in the form of serum 25-hydroxy-Vitamin D (calcidiol) that determines it. A level below 25 nmol/L is a deficiency and between 25-50 nmol/L is insufficiency. When the level is above 50 nmol/L, there is evidence of benefit to the bones, muscles, the immune system, and the insulin secretion.
Why is Vitamin D important for babies?
Nutrition is very complex and needs a perfect balance for the optimal benefit. The body can compensate for slight deficiency and at times, even to an excess deficiency but only to an extent, especially in a growing baby. It is Vitamin D which will make your child able to play around without difficulty and with good strength and energy. The bones need calcium and phosphorous for strength, wear & tear and weight bearing. It is Vitamin D that makes sure that the bones aren't deprived of any. Vitamin D also makes the intestinal lining absorb calcium from food, process it in the blood and deposit in the bones. Calcium is important for the functioning of every cell in the body. It is responsible for opening the gates of the cells to receive molecules to produce energy and for initiating each muscle fiber contraction eventually giving power to your muscles. This helps us understand why Vitamin D is important for babies and its deficiency will affect them.
Type of Vitamin D you should give your child
Vitamin D supplements are found both as Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). Although traditionally both D2 and D3 are considered to be equally potent, studies have revealed that D3 can be at least 3 times more potent compared to D2. Hence supplements that contain D3 are the preferred form for supplementation. In fact, in most countries now, this is the only commercially available type of Vitamin D.
Investigations:
Children with one or more risk factors for low Vitamin D, with or without the signs and symptoms, can benefit from the following investigations:
Serum Vitamin D (calcidiol) levels
Serum calcium, phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase.
In those with symptoms/signs of deficiency investigations regarding the following need to be done:
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Urine creatinine
Perform X-ray wrist, ankles and clinical photography
Vitamin D dosage for babies
The dosage schedule may be a low dose every day or high dose once a week or once a month for 1-6 months duration depending on the age of the child and whether the deficiency is mild, moderate or severe.
The standard dose is:
- Up to 1 year age: 1000-5000IU per day
- More than 1 year old: up to 10,000 IU per day
- The weekly dose is usually 50,000 IU and has better compliance.
- 6 monthly or annual 6L IU injections (usually not recommended for children)
The blood level is rechecked after 1 month in infants and after 3 months in the older children in moderate to severe deficiency. In mild cases, recheck is not necessary.
After the levels are in normal range, a maintenance dose of 400IU per day is continued for a considerable period.
With ongoing risk factor, once a year or so, keep checking the levels and continue the daily or annual maintenance dosing.
The forms of Vitamin D supplements available in the Indian market are:
Vitamin D3 – as oral drops 400 IU/mL
Syrup 400 IU/5mL
Oral tablets, 1000 and 2000 IU with blister packing
Powder form in a sachet with each sachet containing 60000 IU of Vitamin D3.
Supplementation of elemental calcium:
Higher doses of calcium are important in the early course of therapy. Later the doses are cut down to half for next 1 to 2 weeks. When the Vitamin D supplement dose has been reduced to 400 IU /day with normal blood levels, calcium supplementation is not required in most cases.
Causes of Vitamin D deficiency
The most important cause of Vitamin D deficiency is limited or no exposure to sunlight. However, even with ample sunlight, like in India, it is still prevalent. Why is that so? To understand other causes, you need to understand how Vitamin D is produced, processed, stored and utilized by the body.
On exposure to UV-B in the sun rays, the epidermis (upper layer of the skin) converts a cholesterol called provitamin D3 into Vitamin D3 that enters the blood and is transported to the liver. Vitamin D coming from the food/supplements is also absorbed from the stomach and sent to liver. The the liver converts it into the more potent form of calcidiol which is still inactive. It is then transported to the kidney where it is converted to calcitriol - the active ready to act form. So now it is easier to understand that in case of good sunlight, the Vitamin D deficiency can still result in following circumstances.
Reduced Vitamin D synthesis: Dark skin, Ultraviolet rays blocking agents like sun screen lotions and clothing, latitude (e.g. in the UK the UVB in sunlight is not very effective), season, air pollution, children and adolescents with disabilities which limit the time they spend outside, the lifestyle habits of indoor games, air conditioned housing, tinted glasses, photosensitive skin conditions, etc. result in reduced Vitamin D synthesis.
Reduced intake of vitamin in food: Strict vegan diet, dietary habits (low intake of foods containing Vitamin D), exclusion diets (e.g. milk allergy), etc.
Reduced maternal Vitamin D stores: Exclusive breast feeding where the mother doesn’t have enough Vitamin D stores in her body to nourish the child
Malabsorption: pancreatic insufficiency, Celiac disease, biliary obstruction which prevents proper absorption of the vitamin
Defective synthesis: Chronic liver disease, kidney disease, etc. Can obstruct proper functioning of the organs that are required for production and absorption of Vitamin D
Increased degradation: Drugs such as anticonvulsants, anti- tuberculosis, steroids which can be an obstacle to the process of Vitamin D production or absorption
Signs and symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency in babies
The signs and symptoms vary as per the age:
Infant Vitamin D deficiency:
1. Stunted growth and developmental delay: Despite no known health problems and despite good food intake, your child is not up to mark as per the height, weight, and other developmental milestones.
2. Irritability, lethargy: The baby is no more playful and attentive and is abnormally cranky and irritated most of the time without any known cause.
3. Seizures: One of the causes of seizures in an infant is Vitamin D deficiency and needs immediate medical attention.
4. Tetany: It is a state of hypocalcaemia i.e. low level of calcium in the blood. There are many causes of calcium deficiency like poor dietary intake, poor absorption, Vitamin D deficiency, abnormal parathyroid hormone secretion, abnormal kidney function, etc. The baby will have apneic spells (episodes of sudden breathlessness), wheezing, muscular weakness, and seizures.
5. Cardiomyopathy: As low Vitamin D affects all the muscles in the body, the muscles in the heart also become weak.
Vitamin D deficiency in Children:
1. Aches and pains: They will complain of frequent pain in hands, legs, body not proportionate to the physical development milestones of the child.
2. Muscle weakness: Muscle weakness causing delayed walking, difficulty climbing stairs, etc.
3. Rickets: Knock knees, progressive bowing deformity of legs, waddling gait, abnormal knock knee deformity, swelling of wrists and costo-chondral junctions, prolonged bone pain (>3 months duration)
4. Poor growth: Poor Growth despite a healthy diet, active lifestyle and no previous medical conditions can indicate a Vitamin D deficiency
5. Easy fractures: Easy fractures from minor injuries can be indicative of calcium not being absorbed properly due to Vitamin D deficiency
6. Frequent lower respiratory tract infections: Vitamin D plays a significant role in pulmonary functions and immunity development and frequent infections can be due to a deficiency of the same.
7. Delayed anterior fontanelle closure: The anterior fontanelle is a diamond shaped opening on the front part of the head. It is a gap between the skull sutures which gradually closes by 18-24 months of age. Due to impaired bone function, this will be delayed.
8. Delayed dentition: Like a delay in all other milestones, there is a delay in dentition or tooth eruption as there is not enough calcium.
9. Abnormal bone profile or x-rays: X-ray of the wrist or the ankle or the chest will show swelling of the bones and the abnormal bending of the long bones due to low calcium levels.
10. Abnormal blood tests: Low plasma calcium or phosphate level, raised alkaline phosphatase
Treatment for Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D stores in the body require a long time to deplete after the synthesis has reduced or stopped. So naturally, it will also take a long time to replenish. The aim of the treatment is to restore and maintain Vitamin D levels ≥ 50 nmol/L.
Various options are:
1. Supplements:
- Daily low-dose supplements
- High-dose intermittent therapy
2. Ensure adequate Calcium Intake.
For the children who dislike cow milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy dairy are useful sources of calcium. Consider medicinal supplements if intake is poor.
3. Sun exposure
Children and young people with dark skin can tolerate intermittent exposure in the sun and do not need sunscreen. Hats and sunglasses can be used. Encourage outdoor activity.
Supplements: Who should take supplements?
1. Exclusively breastfed infants without any signs or symptoms.
2. Breastfed infants of mothers with Vitamin D deficiency having at least one or more risk factors.
3. Infants on full formula feed who are not receiving adequate Vitamin D from the formula. Checking Vitamin D levels or adding daily supplements in babies with risk factors is recommended.
How to give baby Vitamin D:
Vitamin D is available as tablet form and as a liquid form and is also available in combination with calcium. You can powder the tablet or open the capsule and mix with the food.
How to prevent Vitamin D deficiency in children?
In general, along with the supplementation if necessary, adequate sunlight exposure and consuming foods rich in Vitamin D will help augment the prevention strategy instead of mere supplements. Approximately, 5-15 min of sun light exposure to the hands for light skinned children and 30-45 min for dark skinned children is helpful and natural. Preferably early morning sunlight is better as it has lower levels of harmful UV rays.
Maternal Vitamin D:
- The most important aspect that determines the Vitamin D level in infants is the Vitamin D status of the mother. Pregnant women should check their Vitamin D levels during the first trimester of their pregnancy. If found to be low it is best to be treated with 3000-5000 IU until it is more than >20 ng/dL followed by 400 IU /daily.
- High dose of Vitamin D (400-6400 IU) administered every day to breast feeding mothers protects the child from Vitamin D deficiency without causing Vitamin D toxicity to the mother of the child.
Preterm infants:
-A supplement of 400-800 IU/day starting at birth is important as there is a possibility of inadequate transfer of Vitamin D from the mother.
-Other problems associated with prematurity like poor feeding ability, immature gastrointestinal tract affecting the absorption and in some cases liver and kidney impairment and should be tackled accordingly.
Infants:
Ensure adequate Vitamin D in child diet. It is usually appropriate to start supplements without investigations for exclusively breastfed infants with at least one other risk factor without symptoms/signs. Most of the infant formulas have 400 IU/L. Hence, the formula fed infants may also need supplementation unless they are given at least 1 L of formula per day.
Toddlers and adolescents:
Children who are at risk like dark skinned children, children veiled from sunlight, have reduced or no exposure to sun light or the ones that have an underlying medical condition for which they are on the above mentioned drugs should be given 400 IU every day to prevent deficiency of Vitamin D.
Best foods of Vitamin D for babies
Though plants synthesize Vitamin D, that form of vitamin cannot be utilized by the human body. So the only foods sourcing Vitamin D are animal foods. Unfortunately, the only animal food that babies consume, that is milk (cow’s milk: 3–40 IU/L) is not really a rich source of Vitamin D. Here comes the role of fortification (adding extra nutrients to food).
Fortified foods Rich in Vitamin D
Fortified milk 400/L
Fortified infant formulas 400/L
Fortified orange juice 400/L
Fortified soy milk 400/L
Fortified rice milk 400/L
Fortified Margarine 60/tablespoon
Fortified Cereal 40 IU /serving
Tofu fortified (⅕ block) 120
Fortified oil
The best foods that the older babies can consume are:
1. Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines, cod liver oil, liver. Frying fish reduces active Vitamin D content by ∼50%, whereas baking does not affect the Vitamin D content of fish
2. Organ meats
3. Egg yolks (20–25 IU per yolk)
Are there any risks if I give my baby too much Vitamin D?
Yes. Too much Vitamin D can cause toxicity.Vitamins B and C which are water soluble (excess gets excreted out of the body). Vitamins A, D, E and K being fat soluble get stored in the body and cause problems if in excess.
Conclusion: Even in a tropical country like India there is growing evidence of Vitamin D deficiency in adults and paediatric population. With adequate consultation from the paediatrician, it is best to combat the issue with proper care right in the beginning by adding vitamin D in the child’s diet to avoid any ramifications later on. Read more
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80 Cute Nicknames for Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a royal name to gift your child. Choosing a nickname for the little Elizabeth expresses your affection for your beloved. The four-syllable length of Elizabeth is perfect for differentiating it from the middle name before introducing a person to the last name. Common nicknames for Elizabeth are all fairly popular and widely used as shortened versions or pet names of the name. While some are cute and quite common, others are quirky and rarely heard. The combination of them all makes this name very versatile yet unique.
Nevertheless, they are all worth trying on for their size and different meaning. Elizabeth has been rooted in history for centuries, making it an evergreen choice for generations of girls. Cool nicknames for Elizabeth are surprisingly versatile and trendy enough to strike a chord with new-age parents. They roll right off the tongue with elan and can be creatively conceived to make your child stand out in the crowd.
Meaning and Origin of Elizabeth
Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, the wife of Aaron, who is the brother of Moses, this biblical name is formed by combining two Hebrew words – El, meaning "God," and Shava, meaning "oath." Thus, Elizabeth means 'Consecrated to God" or "my God is bountiful." The earliest origins of Elizabeth can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Holy Bible, where the name is translated as "My God is abundance" and "pledged to God" as rendered in the Septuagint and popularized by Europe's embracement of the Bible.
The most famous reference to the name is John the Baptist's mother in the New Testament. According to the Bible, Mary, who was expecting Jesus, goes to visit Elizabeth, her cousin. It was the same time when Elizabeth was pregnant with her son, John the Baptist. When Mary calls out a greeting to her, the baby in Elizabeth's womb leaps up, and she gets filled with the Holy Spirit. In Greek baby names, the meaning of the name Elizabeth is either 'oath of God' or 'God is satisfaction.'
Masculine variations of this ultra-feminine name are not very common, but names such as Eli and Eliseo have gained some favor due to their identical meaning. The Americanized spelling of the Dutch family name Elisabeth comes from the personal name derived from the Biblical Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' Thus, the spiritual meaning of the name confirms the promise of a life dedicated to the service of God. In Shakespeare's 'King Richard III,' Elizabeth is the Queen to Edward IV.
Nicknames for Elizabeth
Since "Elizabeth" is quite long, there are innumerable options for nicknames or pet forms of this lovely name. Funny nicknames for Elizabeth can be sweet, crazy, and cheesy without causing any damage to a child's personality or hurting their feelings unintentionally. Here are some adorable nicknames for Elizabeth that may help revitalize childhood memories and impact the child's perspective towards the world around them.
1. Elisa
Elisa is a short form of the Greek variant Elisabet.
2. Babette
Sometimes used independently, this Hebrew name means 'My God is plentiful.'
3. Bee
This Latin name means ‘she who brings happiness.'
4. Bess
This English name means ‘God Is My Oath.’
5. Ella
Ella means "other." As the word ella means "she" or "her" in Spanish, the name can be considered to mean "girl" or "feminine" as well.
6. Elsa
This strong female role model character from movie ‘Frozen’, means ‘consecrated to God’.
7. Elspie
This short form of Elspeth, which is a Scottish form of Elizabeth, means ‘pledged to God.’
8. Tess
Traditionally short for Theresa, this Biblical name means ‘harvester’ in Greek.
9. Effy
This vintage name means ‘fair speech’ in Greek.
10. Bessie
This diminutive of Elizabeth means ‘my god is bountiful.’
11. Bette
Bette is a version of the Dutch and English name Betty and means ‘God’s promise’.
12. Ilsa
This rich nickname with vowel ending means ‘pledged to God’.
13. Liddy
This variant of Liddie means ‘woman from Lydia’ in Greek.
14. Zea
Zea in Latin means ‘grain’.
15. Letitia
This English name means "joy, gladness".
16. Elby
Elby in the Norman origin, means ‘Battle elf.’
17. Zizi
This name of Romanian and African origin means "pledged to God".
18. Bizzy
This attractive name of Hawaiian and Hebrew origin, means "God is my oath".
19. Thea
This nickname is an alternate spelling of the name Theia, the Greek Goddess. It means the "gift of god."
20. Lisa
This name of Hebrew and English origins, mean “God is bountiful.”
21. Liesl
This name of German origin means ‘Oath To God.’
22. Zillie
This Jewish name means ‘my shadow’.
23. Lee
This English name means ‘clearing.'
24. Bets
This Hebrew name means ‘God is my oath.'
25. Lillith
This uncommon nickname means ‘night monster’ in Hebrew.
26. Elissah
This Hebrew name means ‘God is my perfection.'
27. Ibby
This short diminutive of Elizabeth means 'pledged to God.'
28. Ela
Ela comes from the Aramaic word Elah meaning ‘Oak.'
29. Etta
Etta in french means ‘Keeper of the hearth.’
30. Bettye
Bettye in Hebrew means ‘God’s promise.'
31. Lysbeth
This stylish nickname means ‘God is my oath.'
32. Lyzbette
This nickname with a fashionable sound means ‘God is my oath.'
33. Birdie
This name of German, English, and American origin means 'bright, famous, little bird.'
34. Elva
This name of Irish origin means 'leader of the elves.'
35. Bessy
Popular since 16th century, this hypocorism of Elizabeth means ‘god of plenty.'
36. Lettie
Originating from French Leticia, Lettie means ‘one who brings joy.'
37. Eliz
This cute pet form of Elizabeth means ‘God’s promise’.
38. Liz
Packed with style, this chic nickname means ‘God’s promise’.
39. Buffy
This English nickname means ‘God is my oath’ and reminds of the Buffy the Vampire.
40. Bett
Bett is the short form of Bartholomew, Beatrice, or Elizabeth. It may mean ‘son or daughter of Bett’ in its patronymic or metronymic form.
41. Lizzy
This popular nickname of Elizabeth means ‘God is my oath’.
42. Becky
Becky can be an abbreviated form of Rebecca or Elizabeth and means ‘captivated’.
43. Ellie
Ellie in Greek means ‘shining light’.
44. Lea
Lea in Hebrew means ‘delicate’.
45. Beth
This ancient Greek name means ‘oath’.
46. Bettina
Bettina in Italian means ‘blessed’.
47. Liza
The addition of Z always makes this nickname meaning ‘God’s promise’ a winner.
48. Elsie
Elsie in Scottish means ‘pledge to God’.
49. Lisbet
Popular in Germany and Scandinavia, Lisbet means ‘God is my oath’.
50. Izzie
Easy to pronounce, this perfect non-gendered nickname means ‘God’s promise’.
51. Elle
Elle in French means ‘ she’.
52. Zibby
Used predominantly in English, this cool nickname means ‘God’s promise’.
53. Betsy
This slightly retro and fun variation of Elizabeth means ‘God is satisfaction’.
54. Ela
Derived from Aramaic Elah, Ela means ‘oak’.
55. Billie
Bille in English means 'resolute protection.'
56. Lib
This pet form of Elizabeth means ‘God is my oath.'
57. Betty
Popular since World War II, this retro nickname means ‘God is satisfaction.'
58. Lizzie
This nickname with vowel ending means ‘God’s promise.'
59. Libby
Libby can be a stand alone name meaning ‘pledged to God’.
60. Lily
This English nickname signifies ‘purity and innocence’.
61. Ely
Ely in Hebrew means ‘Jehovah is God.’
62. Elise
This French name means ‘God Is My Oath’.
63. Zella
This African name means ‘happy’ and ‘blessed’.
64. Bethzy
This nickname with unusual spelling means 'God is my oath.'
65. Lizibeth
This English nickname means ‘God’s promise.'
66. Liv
Derived from the Old Norse "hlíf", Liv means 'shelter or protection.'
67. Lilethy
A variant of Lily or Elizabeth, Lilethy means ‘pure.'
68. Lizabethy
This long form variant of Elizabeth means ‘God’s promise.'
69. Lilybeth
This nickname is a blend of the purity of Lily flower and Elizabeth meaning ‘God of plenty.’
70. Belita
Belita in Spanish means ‘beautiful.'
71. Lillibeth
This attractive pet name is a quick variation of Queen Elizabeth’s nickname Lillibet.
72. Elisaveta
This Hebrew name means ‘devoted to God.'
73. Litty
This strong nickname means ‘grateful’ in Spanish.
74. Liese
Liese is a topographic name for someone who lived in an area of reeds (Liesch).
75. Etty
Etty in French means ‘keeper of the hearth.'
76. Bitsy
This nickname works on very preppy or petite girls and means ‘pledged to God.'
77. Bethzy
Bethzy is an alternate spelling of Bethany which means 'house of figs' in Hebrew.
78. Bunny
This American name means ‘little rabbit.'
79. Licha
Licha means 'noble, exalted' in Germanic.
80. Little Lizzie
This name means ‘God is abundance’ in Hebrew.
Popularity of the Name Elizabeth
According to Social Security Administration data, Elizabeth maintained its rank in the top 15 until 2019, after which it slipped to 16th rank in 2020. Over the past decade, Elizabeth has ranked in the top 50 girls' names in England, Wales, Canada, and Australia. It featured in the top 100 popular girls' names in Scotland and Ireland. In Moscow, the Russian variation 'Elizaveta' has been in the top 10 popular girls' names in the past decade. The latest statistics of 2020 show Elizabeth's ranking settling to the 16th position as the most popular name for girls in America. A total of 5,220 males and 16,58,583 females have been bestowed this given name. Belonging to several saints, celebrated monarchs, artists, activists, singers, politicians, and movie stars, Elizabeth has maintained its appeal and held its position as one of the famous girls' names across the globe.
Famous Celebrities With the Name Elizabeth
From pop culture to historical figures and saints to Biblical characters, names of famous personalities directly influence why parents do and don't choose particular names for their kids. While sifting through more than a century's worth of meticulous Social Security Administration (SSA) data that charts the popularity of baby names, a strong proof of the connection between celebrities, fictional characters, and monikers that end up on birth certificates have been established. Here are some notable celebrities with the name Elizabeth who may blossom into a pretty girl on the branches of your family tree:
Name
Who She Is
Elizabeth Taylor
Actress
Elizabeth Hurley
Actress
Elizabeth Arden
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Elizabeth Warren
Politician
Elizabeth Bennett
Fictional Character from Pride & Prejudice
Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper
Fictional character from Archie Comics
Queen Elizabeth
Queen of England I & II
Variations of Elizabeth
Foreign forms of famous names that vary by ethnicity may relate to a specific country. Since names take on the character of the language, region, group identity, and family history, we commonly associate various names with certain ethnicities or their histories. Language is one defining factor and an indication of a separate ethnicity. Moreover, as ethnicities are constantly changing with new ones developing and others passing away, the historical and religious dimension of a name lends it a dynamic character that appeals to parents who're particular about their choices. Here are some variations of the name Elizabeth help parents discover new versions of the name that defy the mainstream naming game to become a favorite in other cultures and languages.
Isabella
Italian
Isobel
Scottish
Isabel
Spanish
Elisabeta
Romanian
Elisabete
Portuguese
Elisabeth
French
Eliisabet
Estonian
Elikapeka
Hawaiian
Noble and timeless and divine, Elizabeth is a classic name that has transcended time through royalty and commoners alike, sprinkling her magic across the centuries. There can be no competition for an easily recognizable female name like Elizabeth, the perfect blend of sophistication and beauty. The elegance of this historic name makes every child a head-turner wherever they go. However, beyond its elegance and beauty, Elizabeth tends to flow very well with many names. Moreover, its religious reference makes it vastly popular among Christian parents. Your little Elizabeth can be distinguished and proud, bearing a mighty historic name on her shoulder as she gets ready to take on the world. Despite her class, little Elizabeth may have a playful side that adds color to her personality. Thus, you may choose unique nicknames for Elizabeth by considering the varying shades of a child's mood and character that define her best qualities and help establish her identity. Read more
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Parents are often disappointed by the lack of control of their toddler on his or her emotions. However, studies prove that in a 3-year-old emotional development can take its own course of time. With a little support from parents, toddlers can achieve this in a better way.
Have you seen your toddler vent his anger on a child younger than him or on a pet? This generally happens because the child finds certain emotions extremely overwhelming and has no idea how to vent them. Giving a helping hand would help your tot learn self-regulation of emotions.
What is Emotional Regulation- The Underlying Meaning
This refers to one's ability to control his emotions in any given situation. The emotion could be anything from happiness to grief, excitement to fear. The way a child copes with these emotions in a circumstance without letting them overpower his thoughts is known as emotional regulation.
What are the Signs of Emotional Regulation in Toddlers?
Too many tantrums
Fighting with children of his age for no apparent reason
Not following instructions
Hitting and spitting at others to show disagreement
Worrying too much for inconsequential things
Becomes easily upset
Anxious
Socially withdrawn
Does not confide in you
How to Teach a Child to Control their Emotions
1. Setting the Right Example
Child psychologists believe that most of the toddlers who lack self-regulation, generally have parents who lack these skills too. So, before you start teaching self-regulation to your toddler, make sure that you know how to control your emotions also. If you yell at your child often or meltdown for no reason, there is no way you can teach controlling emotions to your tot. After all, what he sees is what he follows.
2. Lending your Ears
Most toddlers find it hard to regulate their feelings because they feel if they put them in words, their parents might not pay attention. So, one of the best emotional regulation strategies for children is to ensure you are all ears. Once your tot realises you pay attention to his feelings, he will find it easier to control his emotions.
3. Be More Accepting
When handling emotional regulation in toddlers, it's not possible that you would agree with all your child's feelings and emotions. However, blowing your top would just not help. Instead, try to be as patient as you can and explain to your child the outcome of his behaviour. Tell him that it's okay to feel that way at times and teach him the right way to cope with these emotions.
4. Keeping your Cool
It's important that you keep your cool when your toddler is undergoing an emotional meltdown. As long as he doesn't hurt himself or anyone else, just try to be patient and comfort him. This will make your tot feel safer and encourage him to confide in you. This is a great way of helping children learn to regulate their emotions.
Punishing your toddler for emotional breakdowns is not going to help. So, be compassionate and extend your support at all times. After all, if not you who else will your child expect comfort from? Read more
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Who doesn't enjoy sipping tea or coffee and nibbling at crispies during the monsoon? However, for proper health, there are certain dietary changes that you need to make to keep diseases at bay. Knowing what to eat in the rainy season will help you enjoy the beautiful rains so much more!
Diet Plan for Better Monsoon Health
1. Spicy foods spell trouble
If you suffer from skin allergies during the rainy season, say no to spicy food. Yes, this sounds cruel but such foods invite boils, rashes and other skin problems. Your best option during this season would be cooling foods like corn, chick peas, gram flour, brown rice, oats and barley.
2. Seasonal fruits and bitter veggies
Load up on seasonal fruits like apples, pomegranates, plums, pears, mangoes and litchis during the rainy season. Why? Well, non-seasonal fruits are more likely to get infested with worms! Also among great monsoon foods are bitter vegetables like bitter gourd and herbs like turmeric, neem and basil leaves.
3. Replace heavy oils with light oils
Indigestion is one of the most common woes during the monsoon. Avoid mustard, sesame and peanut oils as they are heavy. Opt instead for light oils like corn or olive oil that are easier on the digestive tract.
4. Cold salads should be a no-no
The rainy season is rife with all sorts of bacteria and viruses, thus rendering cold salads definitely not the food to eat in rainy season. They may be appetizing but are also inviting to pesticides and worms! Have steamed salads instead and save yourself a whole lot of health trouble.
5. Soup frenzy
You'll be pleased to know that soup, the staple answer to what to eat during the rainy season, is indeed very healthy! Soups lift your mood and stimulate you with their warmth - a must during days when it is dank and dreary. They also offer good protection against rampant colds, fevers and body aches. Try adding a dash of garlic to your soups to boost your body’s immunity to infections.
6. Acquire a seasonal vegetarian palette
Food during the rainy season must be light and easy on the stomach, which is why you should stay away from meat and fish. Meat can generate undesired heat in the body this time of the year. As for fish, the rain is their mating season so you're more at risk of contracting severe allergies! Yes, the rain can be hard for the die-hard non-vegetarians, but why not use this time to discover a few vegetarian delights?
If you can't get through the monsoon without binging on a samosa or a pakora (well, neither can we!), make sure you prepare them at home. Roadside shops may be charming at this time but their food could be more prone to infection. Adhere to these rainy season health tips and revel in good old monsoon glory! Read more
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