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8 Must Have Maternity Outfits
Gone are the days when pregnant women only wore baggy, ill-fitted clothes. You now have a range of stylish and comfortable clothes to choose from. Dress according to your trimester and invest in maternity outfits must haves for a cool wardrobe throughout your pregnancy.
For an expectant mother, it can be hard to resist the temptation of maternity section in stores. However, don't go overboard with shopping as your size will increase during pregnancy. Building a stylish yet basic maternity wardrobe lets you mix and match and sport wider range of outfits. Try out these trendy pregnancy clothes and have fun revamping your wardrobe.
1. Pregnancy Jeans
Ditch your yoga pants. Invest in good pregnancy jeans or pants. They look classy and can be paired with any kind of top or tunics.
2. Stretchy Leggings
If you have toned legs, you are in luck. One of the pregnancy clothing staples is a pair of cool black leggings. It makes your legs look shapely and also adds to your apparent height. Avoid white leggings as they do exactly the opposite of what you want—they make you look heavier. You can team leggings with a long shirt, tunic, cardigan or button down shirt.
3. Tunics
Maternity tunics lovingly embrace your belly as well as your love handles. They tend to stretch as your waistline increases.
4. Wrap Tees
Wrap tees or cross over tops are tied right below your bust. They give you structure and take the attention away from your baby bump. Wrap shirts can be adjusted according to your size.
5. Tee Shirts
Comfortable maternity tees are ideal for pregnancy due to their high comfort factor. Pick V-necks and deep round necks instead of high necks. Hiding your neck can make you look heavier.
6. Maxi Dress
An empire-waist maxi dress drapes perfectly well over your growing bump. It is a good investment as you can wear it throughout your pregnancy. Pick a dress that doesn't cling to your body but is instead smooth and flowing.
7. Skirts
Skirts which end just above the knees make you look taller. They come with an elastic band which provides additional support that your belly requires during this time. They offer you both freedom and femininity.
8. Stockings
A good pair of stockings will disguise your swollen feet and varicose veins. You can wear stockings with dresses or tunics. They are also a great way to add zing to your clothes. While you're at it, remember to pick loose and comfortable clothes as tightly-fitted clothes during pregnancy can cause heartburn, backache, sleeplessness and also restrict the growth of foetus. With these super cool pregnancy clothes, get ready to show off your baby bump in style! Read more
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What to Do If Your Child Has a Food Allergy
Did you know that 1 in 13 kids have a food allergy? Did you know that cases of peanut allergy in kids have increased 3 times in the last 15 years? Because of the increase in the number of food allergy cases in kids, today we are going to discuss the same.
1. What Is a Food Allergy?
Food allergy is the exaggerated response of our immune system. The problem is not with the food. The foods are not toxic nor do they have any harmful substances. The problem is with the low immunity of the individual who reacts to that particular food protein.
2. What Are the Common Food Allergens?
There are 8 food allergens, which are the cause of almost 90% of food allergy in kids. These include milk and milk products, fish, shellfish, walnut, peanuts, wheat and soy.
3. What Are the Chances of Your Kid Having a Food Allergy?
4-6% of kids under the age of 5 years are allergic to one or the other food allergy. If any of the parents have a seasonal allergy, asthma or eczema, then the children are at greater risk of developing any allergic disease. So if it is the case in your family, please consult your paediatrician before introducing any new food to your baby at or after the age of 6 months.
4. What Are the Symptoms of a Food Allergy?
A child may exhibit various symptoms including:
redness or itching on skin
hives/rashes
redness/watering eyes
sneezing/cold
swollen tongue/swollen lips
vomiting
pain in the abdomen
diarrhoea
tightness of chest
cough and wheezing
In some severe cases, a child may face breathlessness or lose consciousness.
5. How Is a Food Allergy Diagnosed?
The only way to be 100% certain about a food allergy is to go for a food challenge test. Under supervision in a hospital, the child is given small amounts of food that is increased bit by bit, until a full serving has been eaten. Then, the child is monitored.
6. How Is a Food Allergy Treated?
The treatment of a food allergy depends upon the severity of the allergy. In severe cases, if the child goes into anaphylactic shock (has difficulty in breathing, tightness of chest, low pulse or loss consciousness), he should immediately be rushed to the hospital. It is an emergency condition which could be fatal if not treated on time. He should immediately be given a shot of epinephrine, which is a lifesaving drug. In mild to moderate cases, kids are generally given antihistamine, which creates sleepiness/drowsiness and interferes with daily activities.
You can opt for long-term treatment with homoeopathy. Homoeopathy is the most preferable medicine for any allergic disease. It does not have any side effects and gives long term relief.
7. Tips to Tackle Your Child's Food Allergy
Please follow the below-mentioned tips to decrease your child's allergic response:
a. Avoid allergens. Please be careful when giving packaged food or restaurant food. You should be sure that it does not contain allergens.
b. Consume green tea. Green tea has antiallergic properties.
c. Give foods that contain Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to build immunity.
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Q. I am 9 week pregnant and I have runny nose very badly can I use cetirizine tablet?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
7 hours ago
A. use nasal drops , that acts faster .
You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very properly.
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Trying To Conceive
11 hours ago
Q. hi,
my LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5 , what if I intercourse after 2 days, can I do intercourse in ovulation day can become a pregent .
on ovulation day if we intercourse can become a pregent..pls advice..
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
7 hours ago
A. since the follicle size is 18 to 20 mm your ovulation may occur within 24 hours also so if you have intercourse with in that time it will be more effective to get conceived
your endometrial growth is not good enough for conception but still you can just try
Sai Prasanthi R L has added a new answer
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Q. Hlw dr its my 6th month pregnency can i intimate with my partner
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
10 hours ago
A. Hello dear! If your pregnancy is going on fine without any high risk factors then it’s okay. Still, would advise you to check with your doctor once before going further. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
Abhaya Rajput has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due this month
7 hours ago
Q. My breasts feel full and heavy, but there’s no milk when pumping and during feeding baby —what do I do?
Abhaya Rajput
Mom of a 14 yr 4 m old boy
1 hour ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. But it is really very difficult to say anything without proper examination. It is advisable to get yourself evaluated by a doctor and follow doctors advise properly. You can also book online doctor’s appointment on FirstCry where the doctor can help you and guide you properly.
Thanks and take care
Dr Disha Patel has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 6 months
7 hours ago
Q. can I take medicine pcm n citrazene in pregnancy fir sore throats n fever
Dr Disha Patel
Ayurvedic Physician
2 hours ago
A. dear mom.
better to take tab pcm for time being n do take steam inhakation couple of tines a day, follpw good home renedies for cold, taje more rest .
Dr Vandan H Kumar has added a new answer
Mom of a 9 m old child
1 hour ago
Q. hi everyone good morning,
sorghum can I give to my 10 month baby is it safe or not please revert I waiting for your reply
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. yes
whenever you give any new food to the child you have to take care of two things.
you should give in small quantity. if the child doesn't develop any digestion problem in next 24 hours to 48 hours and the child is able to digest that food then that food can be given again.
but if the child is not able to digestc or there is some problem with vomiting or loose motion or colic pain then kindly avoid that food.
we wait for 2 to 3 days to confirm whether the child is having any problem to that particular food or not
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