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10 Activities to Avoid During Pregnancy
So, the good news has arrived. You are expecting to welcome a new member in the family. Everything about this moment and hereafter is exciting and beautiful. Hence, it is imperative that you take every care to ensure that it stays that way. This may also include a change or alteration in your day to day activities. Allow this article to help you to avoid those activities that may harm you or your baby.
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Why Being Active is Vital in Pregnancy
Being active and in action during pregnancy is important. It has been proven that women who exercise moderately during pregnancy have shorter labours and deliver a healthy baby. Exercising regularly will prepare your body for the delivery. It is good for you as well as the growing baby.
Having said that, there are some activities that you must avoid for the sake of your little one’s safety. We will chalk those activities out for you.
Activities to Avoid During Pregnancy
When pregnant, consider the changes your body is going through before indulging in any activity. Here is a list of activities to avoid during pregnancy.
Weight Training: First up, avoid weight training of any sort. Heavyweight training can cause injury to the stomach, and anyone with a history of miscarriage or even others should skip heavy weight training during pregnancy.
Stretching: Avoid stretching positions in yoga as it can put a strain on the abdomen and by extension, the foetus. The best alternative is to join prenatal yoga classes which are specifically designed for pregnant women.
Lying On The Belly: Avoid exercises that make you lie on your stomach as it can cause injury to your baby. It is a very uncomfortable posture during pregnancy and must be avoided.
Hot Water Bath: You may find this weird, but relaxing in a hot bathtub for too long can be dangerous for your baby and may hamper your baby’s neural tube development. For the same reason, you are advised to avoid sauna baths during pregnancy. Also, if the tub or the water is not clean, it can lead to infections in the mother and baby.
Roller Coaster Rides: Any rides in an amusement park are a complete no. The vertical and circular motion of the rides will make you nauseated. Also, the forceful take-off and landing of the rides may harm the baby as it can lead to premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
Running: Avoid running and jogging if you are not regular at it. Researchers say that women who have been running for many years can continue running during pregnancy too. But one of the activities to avoid during pregnancy first trimester is running as you will be experiencing fatigue and dizziness during pregnancy. Any overexertion may lead you to collapse and harm to the foetus suddenly. If you have never run before, try walking at a moderate pace as it helps strengthen the pelvic muscles.
Cycling: Once your belly grows bigger, sitting on a cycle will become very difficult. The growing belly may also make it difficult to balance on the cycle. Falling of a cycle during pregnancy can be very dangerous and must be avoided.
High Impact Aerobics: Especially if you have had a miscarriage in the past, then high impact aerobics that involves a lot of jumping, hopping, and skipping must be avoided entirely. Even otherwise, jumping and skipping during pregnancy may make you lose your balance, which can prove harmful to you and your baby. If you are used to aerobics, then you may continue with light aerobic exercises after consulting your doctor.
Contact Sports: These can prove to be very dangerous during pregnancy as your pelvic joints become loose in preparation for childbirth, and loose ligaments and muscles are usually more prone to injury. Avoid contact sports activities like swimming, skiing, volleyball, and horse riding.
Rigorous Workouts: Even if you want to indulge in exercise, do it at home or hit a gym somewhere close by. Your workout should be light and under the air conditioner. Your heartbeat should not go beyond 140 beats per minute, and your temperature should stay below 102 degrees.
Lend an ear to your body. Stop when you must. An overdose of any exercise can be injurious both to you and the baby.
When pregnant, please don’t think about dieting and losing weight. Starving yourself would also mean starving your foetus which and can lead to miscarriage or premature birth.
Avoid loud noises during pregnancy as a loud noise may cause your hormones to fluctuate causing mood swings.
Cosmetic surgeries of any kind must be avoided during pregnancy. It puts the baby at risk both due to the physical harm and the effects of certain chemicals used during the surgery.
If you have a pet at home, cats or dogs, please ensure that you avoid attending to their every ritual, especially cleaning the cat’s poop or taking a big dog for a walk. Cat faeces may contain bacteria called toxoplasmosis which can be dangerous for you and the baby.
Please stay informed about what is safe for you and your baby. Before indulging in any activity, consult your doctor and understand the pros and cons. After all, it is just a matter of 10 months. Once you have delivered your little angel, you can slowly resume your activities. Wish you a happy and safe pregnancy!
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Hilarious New Year Resolutions Your Toddler Should Make
If toddlers made New Year's resolutions, parents would heave a sigh of relief! Clean walls and no food wastage would be just a few of the changes they could make. But being the little monsters they are, would their resolutions hold through to the end of the year? Probably not!
The New Year is a time for change and new beginnings. Resolutions abound as you feel determined to live life better. Have you ever wondered that if your little toddler knew about New Year resolutions, what changes he’d make in his little life?
Funny New Year’s Resolutions Your Toddler Made
No more Diapers!
I will try and get potty trained. The diaper gets so messy and mom doesn’t look too happy every time she needs to change it. I won’t have to wear that big diaper anymore!
Fewer Tantrums
I’m going to throw fewer tantrums, even though tantrums are my birthright and get me what I want. Maybe if mom and dad see how well-behaved I am, they’ll reward me with a few treats?
Resolve to Eat Better!
I will try to eat at least three full meals a day without spitting them out all over mommy, or on the floor. I do like the look on mom’s face too when she gets soup all over her hair!
No Wall Art
I will not scribble on walls with crayons, permanent markers or pens. It seems to get all the grownups really angry. I don’t understand why, though; it’s art! Plus, why would anyone want plain walls?
Fewer Night-time Wake-ups
Instead of waking up five times in the middle of the night, I’ll bring it down to just twice. I do miss mommy and daddy a lot at night but they do look tired in the morning.
Make-up is for Mommy, Not Me
I’m not going to use mommy’s make-up again. Everyone makes such a fuss. Maybe I could eat it instead!
Keep My Mittens On
I will not pull off my mittens and cap. It’s cold and mommy’s just trying to keep me warm and protect me. It’s just that the cap ruins my hair and spoils my look!
Watch Something Different
I will broaden my cultural horizons. Nobody else seems to enjoy watching ‘Madagascar’ every day. Maybe ‘Lion King’ could be next on my list. I’ll select a new bedtime book too. Mommy says it’s no fun reading the same thing every night, and she goes off to sleep before I do.
Eat New Things
I will try one new food item every week. Mom says I need to move beyond khichdi or I’ll never learn how to chew. But khichdi is so yummy and it requires no effort to eat. Maybe I’ll try pizza since the adults seem to love it!
Put Toys Away
I promise to put away my toys once I’m done playing with them. Mom’s been threatening not to buy me any more toys till I learn to keep them away. I’m going to be good and start taking care of them better.
Toddlers can keep parents on their toes and sometimes drive them up the wall. But if kids could make these funny New Year’s resolutions, it would definitely make parenting easier! Read more
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How to Brush Preschooler’s Teeth?
When she was still a baby, her first tooth appearing was a cause of much celebration in your household. Only later do you realize the lethal weapons that had arrived behind those two cute lips! Here are some best ways to brush your little one’s teeth.
Including brushing as a part of the daily schedule can be one of the best habits you teach your preschooler. Dental hygiene is of extreme importance at this age when the milk teeth are forming. You may begin, by using a clean piece of cloth to wipe her jaws every time she has milk. And, subsequently, as age and the number of teeth progress you may graduate onto a toothpaste and toothbrush. It may be best to take the dentist’s opinion on shifting to a toothbrush and seek his recommendation on which toothpaste to use.
The most common mistake made by caregivers is to ignore the health of the milk teeth, as they actually form the base for the health of the new set that come later. Children can begin developing their first tooth any time after four months, and oral and dental hygiene thereafter is of paramount importance.
Tips for Brushing your Little One’s Teeth
1. The Right Equipment
Take time to select the ideal toothbrush for your little one. Even if it isn’t the soft-bristled that cost a bomb, you may try a home remedy by dipping the toothbrush in warm water for five minutes every day before brushing. This makes the bristles soft.
2. The Best Way
You may begin by brushing her teeth once a day and gradually move to twice a day. Involve her in this activity, so she is also excited about it, and it doesn’t become a chore to be completed. Just two minutes of brushing is good enough to kill the germs in your little one’s little mouth.
3. Things to Keep in Mind
While your little one is just a preschooler, you will require no more than a pea-sized bit of toothpaste on the brush. Ensure you reach out to the back of the teeth and the molars, which are most likely to be missed out by your child’s fingers. Replace the toothbrush every three months or as soon as it starts to show the signs of wear and tear.
4. Make it Fun
If your little one doesn’t look forward to brushing her teeth, make it a fun activity. Brushing together in front of the mirror, singing songs with actions, ‘dishoom-dishoom’ sounds can all be suitable games to play while packing off those germs.
5. Keeping The Toothbrush Clean
It is extremely important to keep your little one’s toothbrush extremely clean. Soak it in warm water for a few minutes before use, this makes it clean. Ensure you store the toothbrush with its bristles covered and in an upright manner away from all other brushes. In fact, it is advisable that the bristles of the brushes never touch one another. This negates all chances of germs traveling from one brush to another when storing.
It is important that you explain the importance of having strong teeth and good dental hygiene to your children early on. This will ensure that they brush their teeth well even if they are doing it without supervision. They will also be driven to do it twice a day, without being reminded, when they realize the importance.
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How to be a confident mom and not self doubt! Are you a good mom?
Being a mom of a 5 month old baby has introduced me to self doubt of whether I am a good mom or a bad mom!
Hi, I'm Marilyn and welcome to my blog!
Today, I share with you, my experience, my thoughts, and my psychological approach to the way I look at Motherhood!
I also have a lot of friends who are new moms!
After a deep conversation with them,
After an in dept reading on motherhood psychology,
After my very own experience on Motherhood,
I bring to you a Blog from my Heart ❤
When I newly became a blog, I had a lot of self doubt, however, I'm blessed to have the support which is not only physical but mental too. Yes mental support is key to motherhood.
You need to have someone to go to!
You need to speak it all out!
You need to let go!
You need to go out!
You need a break!
You need support!
You need to open up that you need support!
So dear friends if you can relate to me,
Please comment down below!
So what kind of a mother are you?
I have listed types of mother below if you relate to them please mention in the comments...
Here you go...
Are you a mother who wants a break?
Or
Are you a mom who can hold your baby the entire day?
Are you a mom who gets irritated?
Or
Are you a mom who keeps cool?
Are you a mom who feels guilty often?
Or
Are you a mom who is always supported?
Are you a mom who is always exhausted?
Or
Are you a mom who is always energized?
Are you a mom who always worries she is not a good mom?
Or
Are you a mom who Believes She is a Good Mom!
In either of the cases, please know that You...
Yes You are doing a Fabulous job of raising your child!
Nobody can bring up your baby better than you!
The Universe has selected you to be a mom of your Baby, so Believe in yourself!
If you did like my blog kindly follow me for more such blogs. Also please do comment on any topic that is bothering you in mind.
Believing in magic is believing in yourself!
If you can do that, you can make anything happen!
We need to all support each other,
Make each other feel wanted,
Boast each other,
Feel each other!
I hear you!
Yes, I hear you!
I do have a YouTube channel too where in I speak about believing in yourself and how to stop doubting oneself.
If you still have self doubt,
Go learn a Hobby,
Go divert your mind!
For example...
Learn to start your own butterfly garden for a change.... check out below video how you can learn to start a butterfly garden in 10 minutes!
It will distract you from your daily routine!
https://youtu.be/BinycFwZ6lc
Learning this skill will not only divert your mind, but will help you teach your baby a way of life, a life cycle from a Caterpillar to a Chrysalis to a Butterfly!
And who knows learning this skill might not only distract you,
It might not only teach your child how a butterfly is born,
But you may give life to a Butterfly by supporting this mission of contributing to MOTHER NATURE!!!
And Mother Nature in return mysteriously help you to come out of self doubt!
Help yourself by helping mother nature!
You can copy paste link on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/BinycFwZ6lc
I hope you enjoyed reading my Blog as much as I enjoyed writing it for you!
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Q. I'm currently 37 weeks 4 days my baby weight is 2.4kg whether it is normal?
Vandana Sharma
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A. Hello mam that is fine , and this varies as it depends o various factors as well too , so avoid stress, take rest and and also healthy diet as well
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
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Q. what could be the baby weight when we are in 37 week 4 days? what could be average weight before labour?
Dr Ghouse
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A. there is lot of individual variation it can be around 3 kgs ok. 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. hlo plzz tell me gripe water de sakte hai baby ko Mera baby 15 months ka hogya hai ???
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A. nahi.
its not nessesary to feed it.
ur baby is 15 month okd, give all family food in roughly mashed form, include seasonal fruits n veggies.
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Q. #asktheexpert
Am 25 weeks pregnant with Twins, and cervix of 25mm. got cerclage done at 21 weeks. please suggest precautions so that I can smoothly continue ue my pregnancy and avoid premises.
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A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and please have coconut water on daily basis and also have more green leaves vegetables fruits and dairy products in diet and also home made food. Also go on regular check ups. Also be happy and stress free .
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Q. what does this mean
"There is a funneling of internal os with effective cervical length (measures ~2.8 cm on TVS) "
in 29 weeks 5 days pregnancy?
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A. small cervical length ok. 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. my baby approximately weighs only 2.4 kgs in my womb what are all the foods that can increase baby weight?
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A. normal traditional foods if you are having deficiency of hemoglobin can take iron supplements calcium etc. 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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