Videos you might be interested in
Videos you might be interested in
Videos you might be interested in
Suggested for you
Developmental Activities For 2 Month Old Baby
It’s now two months, and you’re starting to understand your baby’s personality. You can tell what they like, dislike and interpret their different cries and cues. It’s time to take it to the next level; introduce some activities which will aid them in their development. Use their time awake as an opportunity to introduce some play that helps them develop physically and socially.
What to Expect From Two Months Old Baby?
You will notice:
Their heads are a little steadier and you’ll see them make an effort to keep steady. You should continue their tummy time to ensure they get enough opportunity to get stronger.
Their instinctive reflexes are still there. You’ll find they still have the sucking reflex and it’s a good thing; sucking is one of the best ways they can comfort themselves.
You’ll start to see that they try to bat any object you place in front of them.
Their vision continues to develop, and now they can see objects up to 45cm (18 inches) away.
They start looking at objects and follow them when they move.
They love listening to you talk or sing and the more you do it, they more they love it.
You’ll hear them cry with more gurgling, cooing or grunting.
They can recognize where sounds come from and turn their heads in response
They can now smile.
Fun and Engaging Two Month Old Baby Activities
Here are some play activities for 2-month-old babies that are tried and tested.
1. Wiggle toys
This is the most basic of all play. Babies are naturally attracted to brightly coloured objects, especially the ones that rattle.
Skill Development
It develops their vision and tracking skills.
What You Require
You can use brightly coloured toys, dolls, stuffed animals, mobile phones and soft toys.
How To Do
At 2 months babies can see up to 45cm away from their eyes. This is enough for them to fix on an object that’s brought close to their face and follow it for a short span of time. With more play, you can help build this ability of theirs to see. Start with any toy that they find attractive, preferably one that rattles as it normally elicits a stronger response. Move it in different directions while bringing it closer and taking it further away from their face. You can also add funny sound effects, talking and singling while you move the toy around.
2. Talking to your baby
Talking to your baby is how they will learn to pick up the sound of your voice over others’ and different sounds. Eventually, they’ll begin to recognize people who interact with them regularly.
Skill Development
Helps with listening, vocal and language skills.
What You Require
Just you and your baby
How To Do
Talk to them like how you talk to anybody else, any sort of talking or singing is good. As your baby hears you sing and talk, it lays down the foundations of their own language, hearing and vocal skills. It doesn’t matter want you to say to them, talk to them with full of expressions or sing a lullaby, so they are comforted by your voice. You’ll also begin to notice they respond differently to your words and tone that convey different emotions.
3. Cuddle time
Cuddle time is an essential sensory activity that has profound benefits to both baby and mother.
Skill Development
Bonding and emotional development
What You Require
You and your baby
How To Do
Cuddle time is anything that involves skin to skin contact between you and your child. Dedicate some time just to hug and tell them that you love them. It could also be done during breastfeeding, rocking them to sleep or giving them a massage. The more you touch, the greater the bound with them. For the baby, the benefits include psychological and physical development, improved sleep and stress relief.
4. Exploration through touch
Touch is an important sense and now is a good time to start introducing them to different materials and sensations which will help them build their tactile skills. Touch is how babies learn about their environment along with visuals and sound. This exercise not only involves touching with hands but the whole body.
Skill Development
Builds fine tactile and sensory skills.
What You Require
Clothes of different textures, toys and other everyday objects.
How To Do
Give them a variety of textured toys and other objects such as rattlers, sponges, textured rings, different types of fabrics, household items etc. You can choose numerous toys from the baby store that have surfaces that are spiky, smooth, rubbery, squishy or bumpy. Laying the baby naked on different types of fabrics helps them get a sensation of the texture all over their body. You can also move different textured toys on their body (belly, legs, arms, face, back), this one of the best sensory activities for your 2-month-old. Some also enjoy being tickles with a soft object such as a feather.
5. Tummy time
It’s essential to let your babies lay on their tummies for some time every day.
Skill Development
Physical development and builds strength.
What You Require
You and your baby.
How To Do
Let your baby lay on its tummy for a while during play time every day. It helps them to build strength and coordination in the muscles that control their neck, shoulder, arms and the upper body. They eventually learn to roll over and move around and tummy time is essential to build that skill. In the long run, it strengthens the muscles that enable them to crawl and sit up. However, do not let them lay on their tummies for too long at a stretch, lay them on their back in between to let them relax. Tummy time activities for 2-month-old is best done when their mood is clam or cheerful.
6. Reading
Reading together is a fun activity that can be enriching both visually and auditorily. Babies love hearing their parents’ voices, and it works best when both take turns to read to their child.
Skill Development
Builds cognitive and language skills.
What You Require
Some books for infants
How To Do
Sit down with your baby and read the lines from the book while you point it out. Show them the colourful illustrations and tell what each one is. Read to them in a quiet place and make it fun. You can try reading using exaggerated facial expressions and animated voices to keep your baby’s attention on the activity.
7. Family Get together
A get together is excellent for building their social skills as they get used to being picked up by unfamiliar people.
Skill Development
Helps build social skills.
What You Require
Gathering with relatives and close friends.
How To Do
Take them out to see other people and family gatherings where they can meet different people who are unfamiliar with them. Being picked up by your friends and relatives exposes them to new voices and faces. This helps them to interact with people and not get scared or confused about new people in the long run. Also, ensure you take them to gatherings that are not too crowded or loud. It could agitate them, and the activity becomes counterproductive.
8. Move around
This is a good activity to spend some quality time with your baby.
Skill Development
Bonding and spatial awareness.
What You Require
You and your baby
How To Do
Pick up your baby and move them around the house or go outside. This movement helps in the development of the vestibular system which is responsible for our awareness of our own bodies in space.
9. Massage
Babies love massages.
Skill Development
Bonding, tactile and awareness of the body
What You Require
Baby massage oil
How To Do
Gently massage your baby’s body with warm massage oil in a quiet room. Undress them and let them lay down on a soft flat surface. Massage sections of their bodies such as belly, legs, arms, shoulders and back. Move and stretch their arms and legs out. Make them make cycling motions with their legs to warm up and strengthen the lower body muscles, the same can be done with their arms. Massage while improving blood circulation, relaxes the baby and helps bond with its mother.
10. Introduce Colours and Lights
Lights and colourful hanging objects are great at drawing your baby’s attention. They are visually attractive and build motor function.
Skill Development
Sensory development builds motor skills and helps in hand and eye coordination.
What You Require
Brightly, coloured toys with lights and sound
How To Do
Hang toys that are colourful and visually appealing over your baby’s crib. Your baby will try to touch or swat it and in the process build coordination with the eyes. You can also get them a play gym that has many more hanging toys and visually appealing objects.
Every new sensory experience helps your baby grow and develop and build a better detail of the external world in their brains. So provide them plenty of opportunities for new experiences.
Also Read:
2 Months Old Baby Growth and Development
2 Months Old Baby Milestones Read more
Nishath kousar has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 3 months
7 hours ago
Q. 6 month konse week se start hota hai
Nishath kousar
Expecting Mom due in 4 months
7 hours ago
A. 24th week
Suggested for you
How to Plan for a Second Baby
Are you longing to go back to the days of taking care of an infant? Planning for your second child can seem deceptively easy as you’ve already been through raising a child before. However, new complications such as your biological clock, finances, and your firstborn come into the picture. Here, we touch upon the things to consider while planning for your second baby.
What Is the Best Time to Have a Second Baby?
The question of when to have a second baby can cause a dilemma among many couples. There is no right answer to this, as many factors such as health, finances, and personal preferences come into play. There are many women who have had pregnancies at the age of 40, and there have been many families with few resources who have been able to successfully raise two kids. Listed below are factors that will help you decide when to get pregnant again. Once these factors are met, it will be ideal for you to have your second baby.
Things to Consider While Planning for a Second Pregnancy
Here are a few points to consider:
1. Your Physical Health
Getting pregnant means big changes taking place in your body, and those can only happen if your health is at an optimal level. Even if your first pregnancy was not too long ago, if you’ve recovered and are in good health, you can have a second baby.
2. Your Age
As women grow older, their menstrual cycle begins to change in terms of egg production. This is because women are born with a limited supply of eggs, and will eventually run out. With increasing age, the quality of the eggs also reduces, thus increasing the chances of miscarriage or genetic defects.
3. Father's Age
While planning a second child, the age of your partner is also under the scanner. Studies have shown that men show a marked decrease in their sperm quality once they turn 35.
4. Finances
Finances play a crucial role in second child planning, as the costs immediately double. Are you and your partner both working? Do you plan on sending both your children abroad for higher education? Such questions need to be thought about well in advance when planning your finances.
5. Goals As a Family
Raising a second child means that you and your partner must be on the same page. There may be instances where you both may differ in opinion. One may want to wait for a while or not have kids at all. It is important that you both communicate with each other about what your goals are and how you can both reach a middle ground.
6. Career
Your career will take a backseat for a while as you devote time to your newborn.
7. Age Gap
While planning for a second child, your first child also comes into the equation. Would you like your children to be playmates? In that case, it's better to have a smaller gap as they would be of the same age group and get along well.
8. Helping Hands
When you get pregnant for the second time, extra help becomes important because your first child needs to be looked after. Do you have a person that you trust to babysit your child? Do your parents live close by so that they can lend a hand with your baby?
9. Accommodation
Having a new child in the family would mean reassessing your living space. You may need to move into a bigger home once the baby grows or the kids would need to bunk in the same room.
10. Delivery
If you’ve had a caesarean section for your firstborn, you would have to repeat the process if the gap is of less than two years.
How to Prepare Yourself for the Second Child
Below are some tips for second pregnancy planning:
1. Go for a Check-Up
When you and your partner decide that it's time for a second baby, make sure you get a blood test done. For starters, a blood test can help confirm pregnancy if you’ve already started trying. Apart from that, it also can also help check the iron content in your body. Most women become anaemic during pregnancy due to the amount of blood that is needed to sustain you and the baby. With a blood test, you can figure out a good plan to improve your iron content and avoid complications like infant anaemia.
2. Keep a Close Eye on Your Menstrual Cycle
Even if you don’t use birth control, a missed period doesn't always mean that pregnancy is around the corner. After the first baby, your menstrual cycle could be out of sync. You’ll need to chart out your ovulation days to figure out the optimal time for conception. It may take a couple of weeks to get it right, so be patient and keep trying!
3. Hit the Gym
Getting back into shape after your first pregnancy is challenging but achievable. Most moms get back on their feet after a strict exercise regime but if you’re not one of them, you need to start now. Weight gain can inhibit fertility and can sometimes cause hormonal imbalances, making it difficult to track your ovulation.
4. Read Up on Male Infertility
Pregnancy isn’t a woman’s job alone. Make sure that you and your partner are familiar with the nuances of male fertility. Habits like smoking marijuana and alcohol severely curtail the sperm count in men. Obesity has been linked to male infertility, so both you and your partner can hit the gym together.
5. Figure out the Best Time to Get Pregnant
If you’re in your early 30s and are worried that your fertility may be affected, it would make sense to have your second baby as soon as possible. However, it's also important that you think about your firstborn. Many couples wait for about three years before conceiving their second child as the first child is independent enough by then, and the pregnancy can be given first priority.
6. Look for Alternatives
If you have hit a wall despite trying to conceive for over half a year, looking at an IVF specialist makes sense. Infertility after conceiving the first time can take place due to increased age, health problems, lifestyle changes, etc.
Things to Do Before Your Second Baby Is Born - Quick Checklist
Your second baby is sure to be welcome when you have planned in advance. Here are some things you must do before the event:
Arrange for a babysitter so that your firstborn is not ignored during labour and delivery. This will be a point where you both will be separated, and someone else you trust would have to take your role. This can even be your partner, parents, or a close relative that you trust.
Raising a baby can be expensive, so it wouldn’t hurt to salvage supplies from the last time that you were pregnant. Your old pregnancy gown, unisex infant clothes, and booties can be reused. Old sheets with stains can be washed and reused.
As you’re going to be in the hospital and not within immediate reach of your firstborn, pack a bag for her. This can contain items like her favourite toy and activity book that she can carry with her when she comes to visit you in the hospital.
Have a schedule set that is to be followed by your toddler every day. Have a practice session with whoever is going to care for your child in your absence. That way, any doubts that arise can be clarified in person rather than on an inconvenient phone call at the hospital.
Keep a journal for your babysitter. In it, you can leave little details about your firstborn that the babysitter absolutely must know. It could be a list of cartoons your child likes, activities that can keep her occupied, snacks that she would enjoy, etc. You can even write reminders of any medication your child might need.
If your firstborn is still young, you can invest in a double stroller for convenient travel.
Stock up on baby essentials such as diapers, nursing bras, breast pumps, a baby monitor, etc.
Have a baby shower with all your close friends and relatives. This is also a great time for you to request for volunteers who can help you out.
Make food arrangements before you leave. This can be done either by cooking in advance, recruiting your folks, friends or buying readymade meals from outside. Make sure that you stock up on your firstborn’s favourite snacks to keep him/her happy.
Scout for locations in the house where you can keep your baby, and divide your house into two zones - the first zone can be places where your firstborn can't reach the baby and 'over love' them, and the second zone can be areas where your firstborn can reach the baby, but only under your watchful eye.
Prepare for natural birth by watching your weight and doing regular exercise. Perform kegel and pelvic exercises regularly as they can help smoothen the labour process.
Decide where you want your second-born to stay once you’ve brought him/her home. This means bunking with their older sibling, temporarily being set up in your room, or getting a new room.
Decluttering the house comes naturally to pregnant women, and it is called ‘nesting’. Take advantage of this by babyproofing areas and making sure that everything is in its place before your second baby is home. Once you’re back from the hospital, you’ll have to manage time for both your kids and for miscellaneous errands.
Set up a diaper station with all the requirements, such as wipes, diapers, creams, etc.
If you feel that breastfeeding is lengthy, you could employ a wet nurse so you can spend time with your firstborn.
Tips for Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
There is no need to inform your toddler about your pregnancy immediately. Concepts like pregnancy and childbirth are complicated topics to handle and can be tackled towards the later stages.
Since toddlers have a poor concept of time, even a few months can be an eternity and they may bother you with their inquisitiveness regarding the baby's arrival every day. Wait for a while before telling them about their soon-to-arrive sibling.
While breastfeeding, find a spot where your firstborn can also come and sit next to you.
Sharing is something that your firstborn may not be used to - a gift-giving ceremony will help prepare her for that.
Work on making your toddler independent by letting her do small activities by themselves. This will not only make her feel that she is a grown-up but will also let you focus on your newborn baby.
Even before your second child is born, try not to be too indulgent with your firstborn. This is because a shift in your attention immediately after the baby is born may make your firstborn jealous.
You can slowly start building a nurturing habit in your firstborn by asking her to take care of a stuffed doll.
Make a secret code that only you and your toddler can understand. This way, if your firstborn feels left out, you can always cheer her up by talking in a code that only you both understand. Later, you could teach your second child as well.
Make a scrapbook of memories to help your toddler know that they too received special treatment when they were small. This will reduce any feelings of jealousy or resentment your child may feel.
Books such as ‘Once Upon a Baby Brother’ by Sarah Sullivan and ‘I’m a Big Sister’ by Joanna Cole can help introduce them to the concept of siblings. Reading these books can help teach them about how siblings must care for each other. Additionally, they may love the stories so much that they would soon want their own sibling.
The process of 2nd baby planning helps answer the challenges of taking care of your firstborn while pregnant with your second baby. It also helps you take the future into account, as raising two kids is twice the effort. However, the rewards are twice as good, and many families are happy that they have two children instead of one.
Also Read: Calculate Your Pregnancy - By Months, Weeks and Trimester Read more
Suggested for you
Suggested for you
My Weight Loss Journey Through Exclusive Breastfeeding and a Positive Outlook
When I discovered I was pregnant, I weighed around 65 kgs. The euphoria of having conceived, added with the extra love and care of family ensured that I gain more weight than required. By the end of my pregnancy, I weighed a staggering 82 kgs. I had gained 17 kgs in the 9 odd months and I had morning sickness for the first 3 months where I gained very little weight.
After the initial exhilaration of delivering my baby girl subsided, I went in to panic mode. I wanted to lose all the extra weight and very fast at that. But as we all know, there is no magical way to do so, or so I thought.
I began my journey at 78 kgs immediately after my delivery. I decided to exclusively breastfeed my girl. That also meant that I could not go on a diet. I had to eat the bajra and the ghee and a nutritious meal overall. I felt like losing weight was a far fetched dream. Not wanting to compromise on my baby's nutrition, I ate all the healthy food that I was asked to by my elders including the ghee laden laddoos.
My weight remained pretty much constant in the first month. But from the second month onwards, I started shedding the extra kgs. It worked like magic for me. By the end of 4 months, I had lost almost 10 kgs and was nearing my pre-pregnancy weight.
Although my stomach skin is still a little loose and will get firmer only when I workout properly, I am very happy with the overall weight loss. Coupled with moderate exercise which included dancing to entertain my baby, going to easy on the high fat food items once my milk supply was established, and exclusively breastfeeding my baby led to the quick weight loss.
I realised that the trick was to enjoy oneself and not get too hassled about losing weight. I still have a few kilos to lose, but I don't bother about it much and concentrate only on being a happy and involved mother to my baby girl.
Sometimes there is added pressure on us women to be the perfect mother while looking our best. But we can make an informed choice of being comfortable with our bodies and creating a positive environment for our babies to thrive.
Disclaimer: The views, opinions and positions (including content in any form) expressed within this post are those of the author alone. The accuracy, completeness and validity of any statements made within this article are not guaranteed. We accept no liability for any errors, omissions or representations. The responsibility for intellectual property rights of this content rests with the author and any liability with regards to infringement of intellectual property rights remains with him/her. Read more
Suggested for you
Facts and Information About Starfish for Kids
Starfish have always fascinated children and adults. Starfish are also called sea stars and no doubt, they are one of the most beautiful creatures found in the ocean. If you want to learn more about starfish, read on.
15 Interesting Facts About Starfish for Children
If you have wondered what these wonderful creatures are and how they live, here are 15 sea star facts that you need to know.
1. Starfish Are Not Fish
Starfish are not really fish. They are echinoderms. The echinoderms usually have five arms. These marine invertebrates are more closely related to sea urchins, sea cucumber, and sand dollar.
2. They Are Invertebrates
Unlike real fish which are vertebrates with a backbone and a skeleton, starfish are invertebrates; they do not have a true internal skeleton. They do have ‘ossicles’ which are calcium carbonate plates that take on the role of an endoskeleton and form spines and granules to offer structural rigidity to them.
3. Starfish Do Not Have a Brain
Starfish do not have a brain. They do have a system of nerves and nerve plexus below their skin that perform the function of a nervous system. They are perceptive to touch, light, and temperature.
4. Some Starfish Can Have As Many As 50 Arms
Most starfish have spiny skin and 5 arms but some of the specials can have up to 50 arms.
5. Starfish Cannot Survive in Freshwater
There are over 2000 different species of starfish, and they are all marine. They cannot be found in freshwater lakes or rivers.
6. They Do Not Have Blood
Starfish do not have a circulatory system to transport nutrients and waste throughout the body. Instead, they use circulating seawater through their vascular system.
7. They Move Using Their Tube Feet
Starfish use tube feet, located on their underside to move. The tubes get filled with seawater, and the muscles in the tube feet manipulate it to extend or contract.
8. Most Starfish Are Carnivores
Most starfish are carnivores, and they have specialised body parts to feed on other organisms such as clams, mussels, and even injured fish. Most of them have an unusual ability to consume their prey outside the body by pushing their stomachs out of their mouth over the prey and then withdrawing it to digest the food. Some species are omnivores and eat plant matter along with the animals. Some of them are also detritivores; they eat decomposing plant and animal matter at the bottom of the ocean.
9. Starfish Have Eyespots
Like most other marine invertebrates of its kind, starfish do not have eyes. They do have tiny eyespots on the tips of their arms which allow them to tell the difference between dark and bright. They use these eyespots to detect moving objects such as prey and potential threats.
10. They Have an Incredible Ability to Regenerate
One of the most impressive things starfish can do is to regenerate their whole body. For instance, if a predator eats almost the whole of the starfish except one arm, that arm can over a period of time regenerate the whole body back. The process is slow and could take up to a year if it is not attacked or killed again. If the starfish is cut in half, it will grow into two different starfish!
11. They Can Change Their Gender When Needed
Although starfish are distinctly male and female (they are not hermaphrodites), environmental conditions can prompt them to change their gender in their lifetime. They also use regeneration as a method of asexual reproduction.
12. Some Starfish Have a Lifespan of 35 Years
The lifespan of starfish depends on the species. The smaller ones weighing as little as 2 grams can live up to 10 years. Some bigger ones take five years to reach maturity and can live for as long as 35 years.
13. Starfish Aren't Social Creatures
Yes, they like to be alone. Starfish are solitary and prefer spending time alone. However, when they have to feed, they prefer hanging out in large groups.
14. Their Size Varies
Starfish, depending on the species, can range between the sizes of 1 cm and 65 cm. The biggest starfish species called the sunflower starfish can grow up to over 90 cms and weigh as much as 5 kgs!
15. Some Starfish Can Be Kept as Pets
One of the fun facts about starfish is that several species of starfish can be introduced into marine aquariums that have regulated temperature and salinity as they are sensitive to both the parameters. They usually feed off the plant, animal and bacterial matter on the aquarium floor and keep the water clean. So they function both as pets and water filters!
Starfish are fascinating marine creatures. They are found in almost all the oceans of the world. They strange abilities have allowed them to adapt and live in the ocean for a long time. We hope you like these facts and information about starfish. Read them to your kids, they will love knowing about starfish for sure.
Also Read:
Educative Aquatic Animals Information for Kids
Blue Whale Facts for Kids
Fun & Amazing Animal Facts for Kids Read more
Suggested for you
Period During Pregnancy - Myths busted
As with most women, you probably suspected that you were pregnant because you missed a cycle. The biological understanding of pregnancy and periods is that you can have one of the two and not both at the same time. However, there is an urban myth that emphasizes on how some women do get their periods while they are pregnant. While this isn’t possible, it might be important to note that they may have mistaken other period like symptoms during pregnancy for regular menstruation. This may even be further fuelled by the occurrence of bleeding and spotting that can be common during pregnancy and may be caused due to various reasons.
Can You Get Period In Pregnancy?
The biologically backed answer to the question - do periods occur during pregnancy - is, no. It is not possible for your body to begin a menstrual cycle when you are pregnant. If you’re pregnant, it means that your eggs are fertilized and your uterus is preparing for a baby. Periods happen only in the event that your eggs remain unfertilized and your uterus does not need to prepare for a baby.
Why Can’t You Get A Period During Pregnancy?
Each month the uterus develops a thick lining of tissue and blood anticipating an egg to nestle in the uterus and develop into a baby. However, if a fertilized egg doesn’t reach the uterus, this lining of tissue and blood is shed, a process which is called menstruation. The hormone levels that rise when the egg is released from the ovaries, tend to drop further signalling that it is time for the lining to shed.
But when a fertilized egg implants itself in the uterus, the hormones in your body continue to rise and prompt your uterus to keep the lining inside the uterus intact to protect and nurture the embryo. Only once your pregnancy is through, in about nine months, will the lining shed.
Hence, it isn’t possible to get regular periods when you are pregnant.
How Is Implantation Bleeding Mistaken For Periods?
On certain occasions, it is possible that the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus, roughly about the same time during which you are expecting to have a period. As the egg burrows into the lining of the uterus, it is possible that there is some light spotting and white vaginal discharge which is primarily caused due to the thickening of the walls of the vagina.
Many women can mistake this implantation bleeding, which is characterized by light spotting, for regular periods with less than normal bleeding. This may be considered as periods during the first month of pregnancy and you may, at times, not even realize that you are pregnant until you miss the next period.
How Is Sporadic Bleeding Mistaken For A Period?
There are many other causes that result in spotting or bleeding that can be mistaken as period like bleeding during early pregnancy.
Breakthrough bleeding: Your body releases hormones like progesterone at the beginning of the cycle. When you are pregnant the level of these hormones increases which stops your period. However, there are times when the hormone levels aren’t sufficient and it causes breakthrough bleeding around the same time that you are meant to have a period.
Ectopic pregnancy: When the fertilized egg is incorrectly implanted in the fallopian tube or in the neck of the uterus, it is called an ectopic pregnancy. One of the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy is heavy vaginal bleeding along with pain in the abdomen and pelvis. An ectopic pregnancy needs to be dissolved or surgically removed.
Cervical changes: Throughout the course of the pregnancy, the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus, is closed. However, when it experiences irritation or intrusion during events like a pelvic exam, intercourse, etc., it may result in light bleeding.
Miscarriage: Miscarriage takes place when there is a developmental issue with the baby. It is characterized by heavy bleeding and cramps.
Bleeding after birth control: Birth control pills cause hormonal changes in the body. In case you are pregnant after having stopped the birth control pills recently, then you may see spotting or light bleeding.
Bleeding caused by placental conditions: There are certain situations involving the placenta that may cause vaginal bleeding especially in the second and the third trimesters. Placenta praevia is a condition where the placenta is blocking the cervix partially or fully. Another condition is placental abruption where the placenta is separated from the uterine wall. These are known to cause light bleeding that seems like you are on a period when pregnant.
Other causes: There are also other causes like, infection or molar pregnancy, where an abnormal mass gets fertilized in place of the foetus, which can cause bleeding during pregnancy.
While it is not possible to be pregnant and have your periods at the same time, there can be certain situations that may make you believe that you are on your period. Also, symptoms like, cramps, backache or irritability are common during both pregnancy and menstruation.
Minor bleeding and spotting are common during pregnancy and hardly cause any harm to you or the baby. However, if you are pregnant and are bleeding too much, it may indicate an underlying problem with the pregnancy and you will need to contact your medical practitioner immediately and seek medical help.
Most women who experience minor bleeding during pregnancy usually deliver without any complications. However, if you notice spotting and bleeding it is advised that you reach out to a doctor and have it checked to rule out any instances of a problem during pregnancy.
Also read: Rectal Bleeding During Pregnancy - Causes, Remedies & Prevention
Read more
Rashmi has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
12 hours ago
Q. In august 2023 I diagnosed OHSS with ectopic pregnancy in September we abort that pregnancy after that my period cycle was not proper very irregular or scanty periods now can i plan next pregnancy naturally? How can i plan how to get rid of irregular periods
Read moreRashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
11 hours ago
A. You have to take proper medications to balance your hormones and that is what is going to be helpful in a regular period cycle once your periods are regular you’ll be sure about the time when you’re on dating and that would be the right time for you to conceive so that is how you need to work upon it
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
7 hours ago
Q. during pregnancy no medication use is it good or bad
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
2 hours ago
A. depending on the need you can use medicines 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
Dr Vandan H Kumar has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
6 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts how to deal with labour pain
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
3 hours ago
A. this will require examination and check up as well as history evaluation with the gynecologist.x
please meet the doctor at your convenience for proper treatment as well as investigations if required. c
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
1 hour ago
Q. Hello,
meri pregnancy ko 35 weeks complete ho gye hai, expected week kitne rahenge, 40 weeks tk ya usse pehle delivary hone k chances hai
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
46 mins ago
A. pahle bhi ho sakta hai vate kijiye. 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
Dr Vandan H Kumar has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
1 hour ago
Q. which bath tub is suitable for a new born baby
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. the child should be comfortable in the bathtub and you can choose from one which is available in the shopping section and here you can ask questions related to the health of child and mother
Check out this new Memory
SATYA PRAKASH SHARMA
Guardian of a 11 m old girl
New Memory
#babyphotochallenge
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
NARMATHA
Mom of a 1 yr 10 m old boy
New Memory
#babyphotochallenge
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
Rishu
Father of a 1 yr 7 m old boy
New Memory
#babyphotochallenge
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
safia beg
Guardian of a 3 m old girl
New Memory
#babyphotochallenge
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
Atoholi Yeptho
Mom of a 7 m old girl
New Memory
#babyphotochallenge
0 Likes
0 Comment
Tell us more about yourself get More Personalised
- Infant0 to 6 Months
- Baby6 Months to 2 Yrs
- Toddler2 to 4 yrs
- Kids4-6 yrs
- Big Kids6+ yrs
- Expecting
- Trying to Conceive