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Ways To Calculate Safe Period To Avoid Pregnancy
For thousands of years, people have been determining infertile days or safe periods for intercourse to avoid pregnancy. Once you understand the menstrual cycle and what happens in each phase, you can calculate safe days with higher accuracy. The premise behind a safe period calculator is to prevent an unwanted pregnancy naturally, without any side effects.
What is a Safe Period (Unfertile Period)?
‘Safe period’ refers to the days when a woman has reduced chances of getting pregnant. So, if you do not want a baby and do not want to use contraceptives either, this is the time you should have sex with your partner.
Biologically speaking, this is the time whenthe egg is not present to be fertilised. If you have intercourse when there is no egg, you cannot get pregnant because this is the unfertile period in a menstrual cycle.
For most women, ovulation occurs approximately 14 days before the next menstruatal cycle starts. It is not easy to know exactly when you would start your next menstrual cycle . However, if your periods are mostly regular, it is easy to calculate the days of ovulation. To do this, you need to use the date of the previous menstrual cycle as a starting point. It is important to note that an egg can be fertilised only four days before ovulation and three days after ovulation. In other words, this is not the safe period, and so, you should avoid intercourse during this period.
Why Should You Calculate Your Safe Period?
Calculating your safe period is advantageous because it will help you understand what days it is favourable to have sex without protection and with no pregnancy scares. Knowing how to calculate your safe period is essential if you do not wish to have a child right away. However, more importantly, safe period calculation is a great method of birth control because it does not involve ingesting hormonal birth control pills, using an IUD, or hormone injections which can have different effects on different women, ranging from extreme mood swings to weight gain and other problems that hamper one’s well-being.
How to Calculate Your Safe Period to Avoid Pregnancy
To calculate your safe days, you need to understand the various phases of the menstrual cycle.
Phases of the Cycle
The menstrual cycle can be divided into three phases: the follicular phase (pre-ovulation phase), the ovulation phase, and the luteal phase (post-ovulation phase). The duration of each phase varies from woman to woman. However, the average menstrual cycle is believed to be 28 days. The menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of menstrual bleeding. Let’s look at what happens in each phase.
1. The Follicular Phase / Proliferative Phase
The follicular phase occurs before ovulation. In this phase, the maturation of the follicles in the ovary takes place. This phase ends with ovulation. In this stage, estradiol is the hormone at work, and the Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is secreted.
2. The Ovulation Phase
It is in the ovulation phase that a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (also known as an egg). The time just before and after ovulation is usually referred to as the ovulation phase. A woman could get pregnant on the days she is ovulating.
3. The Luteal Phase / Secretory Phase
The luteal phase is the last phase of the menstrual cycle. It is marked by the creation of the corpus luteum and terminates in either pregnancy or degradation of the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure that helps produce oestrogen and progestogen. The body needs oestrogen and progestogen to maintain the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.
The safe days for a woman after a period depend on the lifespan of both the sperm and egg. In most cases, ovulation happens on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle if the menstrual cycle is of average length (28 days). The ovulation time varies for each woman and can occur from the 12th day to the 19th day of the cycle. A sperm usually lives for 3 to 5 days in the reproductive tract. Therefore, it is possible to become pregnant unprotected sex is had five days before ovulation. The lifespan of the egg is quite short- only about 24 hours. If fertilisation does not occur within that time frame, the egg will die.
Safe Period Chart to Avoid Pregnancy
Here is a quick look at the breakup of safe days and unsafe days which simplifies the calculation for you and explains how to count your safe days:
Safe times using the calendar method
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Start of period 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Safe Days
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Unsafe days
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Unsafe Days
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Safe Days
Start of period 29
30
1
2
3
4
5
Safe Days
When to Have Sex to Avoid Pregnancy
1. What Is a Safe Period to Have Sex?
A thumb rule – If you are having sex, you can get pregnant! Despite all calculations and theories, there is no definite way to determine when a woman will ovulate, so many factors come into play. Most women ovulate 12 to 14 days before they begin their period, but some women ovulate at a different time. So, figuring out when it is safe to have sex yet avoid pregnancy is quite a guessing game.
2. How Long Is a Safe Period?
Based on their experiences, many women believe that it is safe to have sex and avoid getting pregnant just after their period starts or before it begins. Beware, fluctuating hormones and changing schedules can make these calculations inaccurate. As a general rule, if your cycle is a regular one (28 days), then the seven days before your period should be the safe period. But do not forget that this calculation works only if your periods are regular. Here’s what a missed period may mean.
3. How to Calculate the Time of Ovulation?
Safe period and ovulation are related because safe days are calculated based on ovulation. According to the popular Safe Period Calculator method, day 1 to day 7 are safe and unfertile in a regular menstrual cycle which lasts 26 to 32 days. This takes into account the premise that the lifespan of the sperm in the reproductive canal is 3 to 5 days. This method calculates that ovulation occurs onthe 19th day. Therefore, fertilisation can occur until the 20th day of the cycle. Since all these calculations are an approximation, and the results can vary from woman to woman.
This calculation is adjusted to reflect WHO (World Health Organization) data that shows that approximately 80% of menstrual cycles range between 26 to 32 days.
Different Methods to Calculate Safe Period
Here are some methods you can use to calculate your safe period:
Safe Period Calculator or Menstrual Cycle Calculator
Cycle calculators are accurate in most cases. However, many people find these calculators and apps very complex. Also, most of the information that they ask to calculate the infertile period, - for example, months of data about body temperature, cervical mucus and dates of menstruation - may not be readily available with every woman. Put simply, to use these calculators, you would need data about your periods as well as body temperature handy. Therefore, many people prefer using simpler period calculators like the ones below, which do not ask for months of data but still give accurate results.
1. Avoid Your Fertile Days
Avoid your fertile period. Remember, safe days depend on different cycle lengths. The following table lists the most fertile days for various cycle lengths. If you do not want to get pregnant, you need to avoid intercourse on the following days:
Length of Cycle
Most Fertile Days
24 days
Days 5 to 10 of the cycle
28 days
Days 9 to 14 of the cycle
30 days
Days 11 to 16 of the cycle
35 days
Days 16 to 21 of the cycle
2. Calculate When You Are Less Likely to Get Pregnant
Keeping track of your periods for at least six months will help you map your fertile days.
Step 1:
Use this formula: Subtract 18 days from the total days of your shortest cycle. Using the resulting number, count from the first day of your next period and mark that date on your calendar.
Step 2:
Subtract 11 days from your longest cycle. Using that number, count forward from the first day of your next period. Mark that date on the calendar.
Step 3:
Your most fertile period is between those marked dates. It should be safe to have unprotected sex any time other than on those dates. However, bear in mind that sperm live up to 4 days, so count four days on either side as risky too. Note that this only works if your periods are regular.
3. Who Can Use the Safe Period Calculator?
You need to ask your doctor about the efficiency of natural family planning methods. The doctor will do a check-up and let you know if these would be effective for you. Use the safe period calculator as a natural birth control method only after your doctor gives the go-ahead.
If your menstrual cycle is regular and falls in the average range of 26 to 32 days and if the variation between your longest cycle and your shortest cycle is about seven days, you should be reasonably safe using the safe period calculator method as birth control.
4. Who Cannot Use the Safe Period Calculator?
Applying the same rule as above–if you are in the regular 26-day to 32-day cycle and the variation between your longest and your shortest cycle is more than eight days, then it would be risky to use this method.
Do remember that because of hormonal changes, it would be wiser to wait for six months after childbirth to use this method.
Also, because of erratic cycles, this method is not suitable for teenagers or women on the verge of menopause. This method might not work for women who have erratic cycles because of conditions like PCOS and hormonal imbalance.
5. Examples of Calculating Safe Periods
Calculating a safe period can be confusing. Here are two examples of calculating the same.
Take the example of a woman who has 24 days between 2 menstruating cycles. This means that her ovulation would be ten days after the first day of her last period. Based on this (24 minus 14) calculation, her safe period would be from day one to day six after her last period and from day thirteen to her next period.
Let’s take another example of a woman who has 32 days between 2 menstruation cycles. Her ovulation would be 18 days after her last period. Based on this calculation (32 minus 14), her safe period would be from day one after the last period to day 14 and from day 21 to the next period.
Safety: Women with regular menstruating cycles have an 85% safety ratio for not getting pregnant in 12 months. However, the success rate depends on how well you calculate the safe period and how religiously you follow it.
Handy Technology: In today’s world of technological advancement, there are numerous apps available that can help you chart your menstrual cycle, calculate your infertile days and store all this data for your quick reference!
There are many tools like a menstrual cycle calculator that are available. These tools will give you a rough estimate of your ovulation period. As a result, you can calculate ovulation as well as the safe period with higher accuracy and greater ease.
Natural Family Planning (Fertility Awareness-based Methods)
Your body demonstrates various signs in the ovulation phase. If you recognise these signs and avoid sex when you see these signs, you can avoid pregnancy. This is also called natural family planning.
Various fertility awareness-based methods are:
1. Basal Body Temperature Method
Charting your basal body temperature is quite easy. To put it simply, what you do is take your temperature first thing every morning and plot it on a chart.
Some women experience a drop in body temperature when they are ovulating.
If you see a temperature shift that lasts for at least three days or occurs at the end of your cycle, you can draw a line between your follicular phase and luteal phase temperature. You might also observe a clear shift and be able to track the path between the lowest luteal phase BBT and the highest follicular phase BBT.
Analyse the chart at the end of the month to find the pattern.
Create such a chart for 3-6 months to see a clear pattern.
If your temperature does not come down for more than 18 days, we recommend you do a pregnancy test at home or see a doctor.
2. Charting Basal Body Temperature
Keep these 4 rules in mind when charting your basal body temperature:
First 5 days rule: For the most part, you can assume that you are infertile during the first five days of your menstrual cycle. This may not be accurate if you have had a cycle that was shorter than 25 days. To determine this, track your menstrual cycle for about six months.
Dry day rule: You might be infertile on the day you don’t observe any cervical fluid.
Peak plus 4 rule: Your infertile period starts on the 4th evening after your most fertile cervical fluid (CF). This is when your CF becomes infertile again, and there is a clear BBT shift.
Temp plus 3 rule: You might be infertile on the evening of the 3rd day after your BBT shift.
Women with regular menstruating cycles have an 85% safety ratio for not getting pregnant. However, the success rate depends on how well you calculate the safe period and how religiously you follow it.
Once you figure out how to track the signs of fertility, you can safely indulge in unprotected sex during the infertile period. If you think you are at risk of being fertile, use protection or abstain.
It is important to remember that no method is fool-proof. While most of the methods are accurate and time-tested, hormonal ups and downs in a woman’s body can make your calculations go awry. It’s best to follow the golden rule: when in doubt, assume you’re fertile.
3. Cervical Mucus / Ovulation Method
The colour of cervical mucus changes when you are ovulating. Note the colour of cervical mucus every day. A change in colour would indicate that you are in the ovulation phase.
Here is how you can interpret your cervical mucus:
The flow masks the mucus during menstruation.
No mucus is produced for a few days after menstruation. These ‘dry days’ are safe days.
When the ovum ripens for the next cycle, mucus production increases. It appears yellow, white, or cloudy, and feels sticky.
Clear, slippery mucus which is stretchable indicates the most fertile days of the cycle.
A few ‘dry days’ after clear mucus indicates the onset of the next period.
4. Sympto-thermal Method
A combination of multiple methods, this involves tracking ovulation symptoms like pain in the abdomen, heaviness and tender breasts, in addition to body temperature and the colour of the mucus. Using different methods simultaneously ensures that the safe days are predicted with greater accuracy.
5. Cycle Beads App
The Cyc leBeads smartphone app is available for both Android and iPhone users. It is based on the highly effective family planning method of the same name.
Enter the start date of your most recent period.
The screen will show you where you are in your menstrual cycle and the chances of pregnancy on that day.
This method is most effective for women with a menstrual cycle from 26 days to 32 days.
Women with a cycle falling outside this range should use a different method of family planning.
Here is how to use the cycle beads:
On the first day of the period, place a rubber ring in the red bead.
Move the band over the beads in the direction of the arrow.
The brown beads indicate safe days. The white beads indicate unsafe days.
6. Standard Days Method
Similar to the calendar method, this method involves tracking your cycle for eight to ten continuous cycles and is effective only if your cycle is more than 27 days.
Here is how you can predict safe days using this method:
Consider the shortest cycle for the calculation of the first fertile day.
Subtract 18 from the total number of days.
Use the result to count from the first day of your cycle to mark the first fertile day.
Consider the longest cycle for the calculation of the last fertile day.
Subtract 11 from the total number of days.
Use the result to count from the first day of your cycle to mark the last fertile day.
When you have identified your first and last fertile days, it is easy to track the safe sex days too.
Standard assumptions:
Sperm lives for 4-6 days in the reproductive tract and can fertilise an egg during this period.
Only one egg is released per cycle and lives for 24 hours, during which time it can be fertilised.
The most fertile period is 7 days before ovulation and 3-4 days after your period.
How Effective Are Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs) to Avoid Pregnancy?
Because of many variable factors, the safe-days method is not 100% reliable. Some women trust this method completely. Hormonal changes (that you are not aware of) and irregular periods can cause errors in calculating the infertile period. Condoms are the easiest option, but if you dislike using then the next best choice is oral contraception.
FAMs will work only if:
You are meticulous with the safe period calculation and follow it accurately.
Your partner is willing to follow the safe-days-only sex method.
You use other forms of contraception on your fertile days.
What Are the Advantages of Using Fertility Awareness Methods to Avoid Pregnancy?
If used correctly, FAMs can give you reasonable protection from an unwanted pregnancy.
Some advantages of using FAMs are:
No expense
No medication, therefore no side effects
Greater understanding between a couple
Some religious beliefs do not allow artificial contraception, so safe days method is a preferred option
What Are the Disadvantages of Using Fertility Awareness Methods to Avoid Pregnancy?
Difficult to implement if your partner is unwilling to follow this method
No protection against sexually transmitted diseases
Some medicines (even over-the-counter ones) can cause errors in calculation
Sometimes the tracking of periods becomes cumbersome and calculations can be inaccurate because of hormonal changes
Things to Remember About Having Sex During the Safe Period
First and foremost, there is no such thing as a 100% safe period
It works best if your periods are regular because fluctuating cycles can cause an aberration
If your menstrual cycle days fluctuate by more than eight days in a six- month period, the safe day calculation will not work.
Sometimes you might need to use emergency contraceptive pills to avoid a pregnancy
Other Ways to Have Sex Without Worrying About Getting Pregnant
Looking for other ways to have sex without worrying about conception? We’ve got you covered.
1. Use a Condom
The easiest method of contraception, condoms also protect you from STDs.
2. Try New Positions, Places and Tricks
Spice upthings by having intercourse in different positions and at different places in the house!
3. Invest in Sex Toys
With couples shedding their inhibitions in the bedrooom, it is easy to find a sex toy which you both love. Choose from vibrators, dildos and more for a pleasurable experience.
4. Sexy Foreplay
Engage in a game of strip poker or invent a game of your own to add an element of fun to foreplay.
The FAM is one method of birth control, but it comes with its disadvantages. So, make sure you are vigilant and thorough with your calculations to avoid an accidental pregnancy.
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Some babies can be more caffeine sensitive than the others. These babies cannot get rid of the caffeine that has come into their blood stream through the mother’s milk making them restive and unable to sleep. Babies who are less resistant to it can also suffer from acid reflux or colic. In fact babies born to mothers who restrained from caffeine during pregnancy are more sensitive to it but they gain tolerance with age.
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Is Consuming Coffee/Caffeine Safe While Breastfeeding?
Can drinking caffeine affect breastfeeding? Well that’s a question all nursing mothers have. Experts say consumption of coffee or caffeine in limits (around 1 - 3 cups of coffee/tea a day or similar amount for other caffeinated products like energy drinks) is safe. However, nursing mothers with a baby less than four months old should abstain from it since babies that young may not be able to deal with even a small amount of caffeine in their blood stream. Observing your baby could also help. In case your baby is awake most of the time, especially after you breastfeed him, or restless and irritable, then it’s a sign that the mother needs to curb on her caffeine intake.
Can the Caffeine You Eat or Drink Get in Your Breast Milk?
Around 10% of caffeine of what she takes inconsumed gets into the mother’s breast milk which when the baby takes in, gets into his blood stream. After a cup of coffee, caffeine is absorbed into the mother’s blood stream fast and appears in her breast milk within a span of 15 minutes from the time of consumption.
Can Caffeine Harm Your Baby?
Low level of caffeine in the breast milk does not validate that the amount present is safe for your baby. Moreover, caffeine metabolism in a newborn is very slow, at an average of 3 – 4 days and can be even slower in premature babies. However, it gradually increases as the baby matures.
Can Caffeine Decrease Milk Supply?
Caffeine if taken in less or moderate quantity is okay but if taken in large amounts, can dehydrate your body thereby decreasing the supply of milk. Intake of breast milk with caffeine in it can make a baby cranky and fussy. This in turn may result in the baby not wanting milk which in turn may decrease the mother’s supply of breast milk.
How Much of Caffeine is Fine?
The effects of caffeine may differ from one mother-baby pair to another based on several factors. Most babies are fine if the mother drinks 1-3 caffeine drinks a day but some babies start showing signs of irritability and sleeplessness when the mother drinks 4-6 caffeinated drinks a day. As the baby grows old, he can metabolise caffeine more efficiently. Therefore, it can be said that several factors have to be studied before determining the amount of caffeine that is fine for a mother-infant pair.
Amount of Caffeine in Your Favorite Food & Beverages
Beverages/Food
Size
Caffeine(mg)
Brewed Coffee
237 ml
95-165
Espresso
30 ml
47-64
Instant Coffee
237 ml
63
Latte/Mocha
237 ml
63-126
Brewed Black Tea
237 ml
25-48
Green Tea
237 ml
25-29
Cola
237 ml
24-46
Energy Drink
237 ml
27-164
Cold Coffee
237 ml
55-65
Lemon Tea
474 ml
37
Energy Granola Bar
1 Bar (34 g)
50
Dark chocolate
1 Bar
4
Reasons to Avoid Caffeine While Breastfeeding
Caffeine is said to be present in a lot of food and medicines along with tea and coffee. People prefer beverages like tea and coffee because of the caffeine present in them since it keeps people alert and awake. However, its best to keep away from all food and beverage containing caffeine while you are breastfeeding for the following reasons.
A small amount of caffeine from the food or beverage that the mother takes, gets into the breast milk which the baby feeds on. As a result of this, the baby sleeps less and also becomes irritable.
A fussy and cranky baby may not nurse well. Therefore, the supply of the mother’s breast milk will decrease since the demand is less.
Caffeine can cause allergies in babies. Therefore a breastfeeding child taking in caffeine through his mother’s milk may get rashes or may have problems with stools.
Too much of a caffeine intake can cause dehydration which further results in less supply of breast milk.
Healthy Alternatives to Caffeinated Drinks
Since coffee and breastfeeding cannot go hand in hand, here is a list of substitutes which work like coffee but are caffeine free.
Tender Coconut Water: It can quench your thirst and invigorate you at the same time.
Licorice Tea: This brew is actually caffeine free. It increases energy by acting as a tonic to the adrenal glands.
Wheatgrass Juice : This is a natural energiser rich in essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Carob powder : It is caffeine free and similar to cocoa powder which when taken with a mix of milk and honey vitalizes you.
Lemon Water : It instantly jolts you up with it’s freshness. It's an instant revitalizer.
Green Smoothies: A blend of fresh veggies and fruits is a quick way to feel fresh and energized.
Peppermint Tea: This minty drink not only freshens up your breath but also calms you down with it’s cooling sensation.
Ginseng Tea: It increases blood flow and like coffee, has a stimulating effect.
Chamomile Tea: Although being caffeine free, it helps people to unwind, relax and also improves sleep disorders.
Green Tea: It contains a very less amount of caffeine and is packed with rich anti-oxidants that are beneficial for health.
Caffeine can be found in most of the beverages. It is said to be a great energy booster. People crave for a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee in the morning. However, beverages or food containing caffeine should not be taken in excess while breast feeding an infant since it can lead to a lot of health issues in the baby. Otherwise too, caffeine taken in excess has it’s side-effects. Therefore if you think you are consuming too much of it, cut back on it and see your lifestyle change for the better.
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Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking time
2 People
10-15 Minutes
5 Minutes
Ingredients
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 tsp oil
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Method
Step 1
Prepare the batter in a mixer by blending together the banana, sugar, flour, cocoa powder and coconut milk. You can substitute the coconut milk by milk or water. Add cocoa powder to your taste but also remember to balance it out with the sugar or your dosa will taste bitter.
Step 2
Heat a dosa pan and spread the batter in the form of a dosa. Cook on both sides with a little oil.
Step 3
Serve the dosa with chocolate syrup and fruits of your choice.
Step 4
You can also experiment with toppings like grated coconut or nuts.
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Calories
534 K cal
Proteins
5.1 g
Fats
33.8 g
Carbohydrates
60.4 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
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Potassium
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What is Critical Thinking?
What exactly is critical thinking definition for kids? Well, critical thinking may involve your kid’s ability to think rationally and clearly as it engages your kid in independent and reflective thinking. It is not only gathering and remembering information; rather it is vaster than that. It involves your kid to deduce consequences from his learning and then make use of that information or look for other sources to solve various problems.
Why is it Important to Teach Critical Thinking Skills to Children?
Following are some reasons that may explain to you that why critical thinking skills in early childhood education are important:
It may help in expanding your kid’s knowledge because if your kid is vested deeply into some topic, it will help him gain better knowledge and develop his passion.
It may help your kid to make more sense of the world around him.
It may help your kid in making valuable judgements and also figure out things that may not make so much sense.
It may help your kid to excel in solving various problems.
It may help your kid to become independent thinkers and they may soon take their own sensible decisions.
It may help improve your kid’s academic performance.
It may help enhance your kid’s creative streak.
It may help your kid to have a better understanding and relationship with the peers.
How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in a Child?
If you are looking out for ways of teaching kids critical thinking skills or looking out for critical thinking activities for kids, the following tips may help:
1. Solving Riddles
As simple as it may sound but asking riddles is not only a fun activity but it is also a great problem-solving activity for your child. This activity helps your kid to analyze information too.
2. Newspaper Reading
Encouraging your kid to read the newspaper on regular basis not only helps in keeping him well-versed with the world but it is also a great way of putting your little one’s mind at work. You may tell him to read a few articles and ask what he may have understood or assimilated from it.
3. Reading Books
You may encourage your kid to read books as this is a great way of making your kid analyze various situations. After your kid is through with the book, you may ask him to summarize it for you. You may ask him about various characters and situations from the book.
4. Inculcate Good Listening Skills
In order to be a good thinker, it is very important that your kid is a good listener too. This means that your kid should listen to and value the opinion of the other person and then keeps his view forward.
5. Helping Them Understand What’s True and What’s Fake
In today’s media and social media frenzied world, it is very difficult to determine what may be true and what may be a sheer rumour. Here comes the need of doubt, which means that your child may have to learn to practise ‘doubt’ where he feels the information may or may not be true.
6. Talking About Implications
Teaching your kid the probable and possible conclusions of a particular action, is also an important aspect of critical thinking. This means teaching your kid, what will happen if a certain decision is made or not made.
7. Discuss More with Your Kid
You may think that a child’s opinion may not matter but it does and it holds more value to your kid than to you because it instigates his thinking. Ask your kid for his advice, opinion or suggestions on various day to day issues of the house.
8. Ask ‘Why’
This means asking more questions and then expecting your kid to give reasons for the answers too. For example, if your kid is mad at his friend for taking his pencil without his knowledge and your kid feels that his friend is wrong, you should ask him why he thinks that it is wrong and also what did he expect from his friend.
9. Do Not Jump to Solve Problems for Your Child
As parents, you may have the innate urge to iron out everything for your child and same may apply when there comes a time when your kid needs to make his own decisions. Let your child deal with his problems and come out with solutions on his own. However, you may guide him when you feel your kid is stuck.
10. Free Play Activities
This is a great way of teaching creative skills to your child. You may give him toys or props that may not guide your kid what to do but he may have to think on his own as to what he should do. For example, you may give building blocks to your child and he may make anything that he wishes to make with it or alternatively you may give your kid a drawing book and let him express his emotions and feelings on the paper.
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Cystic acne, or underground zits as they are commonly called, are those ‘bad’ eruptions that make you say “why me?” Even when you use high-quality skin care products and try everything to keep acne at bay, these red demons still pop. Peep into what cystic acne is, their causes, and ways of getting rid of them without irritating your sensitive skin.
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1. What is Cystic Acne?
Deeply embedded within your skin, cystic acne is an infection where large-sized, painful, fluid-filled cysts are formed in the underlying layers. Different from normal acne, they are often tough to cure and leave behind skin blemishes. It’s best to leave these alone, as aggravation through popping, needling or skin tampering lead to more concerning conditions.
2. Cystic Acne Causes
Often attributed to bad eating habits, cystic acne can be caused due to over-consumption of dairy products, fried stuff, or high calorie meals. These foods cause inflammation impacting the natural skin balance. They may form when oil ducts located deep inside the skin get infected; or if your hormones go haywire because of pregnancy, menstrual cycles, menopause, or polycystic ovary syndrome. In youngsters, cystic acne may be genetic or caused by higher levels of androgen leading to clogged pores and excessive oil on the skin.
3. Treatment for Cystic Acne
Home remedies for cystic acne are effective, aiding in alleviating pain and infection in simpler cases. But, the help of dermatologists should be sought in more advanced cases or when permanent scarring becomes a risk. Generally, cystic acne cure is precautionary and requires certain lifestyle changes; especially in your diet. We know it’s not easy, but try cutting back on glycemic foods, dairy products, pasta, sugar, bread, fried treats, etc.
4. Impressive Cystic Acne Home Remedy
Want to tackle cystic acne the traditional way? Whether it's about getting rid of cystic acne on the chin, forehead, or any other area, certain home remedies help with their anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. For instance, you may apply a thin paste of baking soda or a small quantity of apple cider vinegar (ACV) on the affected areas. The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil also help in treating them, naturally.
5. Medical Treatment and Over-The-Counter Remedies
We know that you'll do anything to keep cystic acne at bay, but if your skin doesn't respond to home remedies or basic medications, you may want to consult your dermatologist. The doctor would recommend antibiotics, prescription-strength creams, gels with retinoid, birth-control pills, Isotretinoin or Accutane that fights the causes of cystic acne. You'll be pleasantly surprised when your skin starts reacting positively to any of these medications; just keep continuing the good work!
Still wondering how to get rid of cystic acne overnight? Relax, eat well, sleep well and laugh a lot— and your cystic acne will soon vanish on the double. It’s just another type of acne and you shouldn't be stressing yourself at all! Read more
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This is exactly why the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that “Iron and folic acid supplementation should be provided to women for at least three months after delivery.” They know that it's hard to get the amount of iron your body needs through diet alone...you definitely need a supplement. Similarly, you need the right amount of folic acid to ensure the brain development of your unborn child. But then again, you can't just take any supplement. You have to choose one that won't be detrimental to the health of your little one.
We recommend Naturamore For Women, a nutritional food supplement that’s rich not only in iron and folic acid, but also in calcium, biotin and omega 3 DHA. Calcium keeps your bones in good health, biotin keeps your skin, nails and hair healthy, and omega 3 DHA is important for normal development of brain and eyes. Also, it is 100% vegetarian and herbal. All you have to do is have it once every day - just add a scoopful to a glass of milk or water and gulp down a lifetime of good health and happiness. You can also add it to shakes and juices if you like.
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Q. Hello Mylo family
Can someone help me to select the baby girl's name. We would like to choose our baby girl a beautiful name which starts from G, Also it would be a great help if it is created from the parents name.
Mom's name - Harshitha
Dad's name - Karthik
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A. dear mum, the name of a baby girl starting with the letter G can be Gayatri, for example. you can do a Google search and browse the internet for all the options.
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