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Baby Kick Counter: When to Count Kicks
The earliest that a mother will feel her baby moving within her tummy is at 26 weeks, this is because the baby is too small to be able to ‘kick’ at any prior point in your pregnancy. While this may vary from baby to baby, it is wise to be on the watch-out, since the 26th week especially in case of multiple pregnancies (twins or more), and in case of complicated
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9 Weeks Pregnant: What To Expect
Pregnancy is truly a life-changing journey. One of the best things about modern science is that you can keep a tab on what to expect every week during your pregnancy, and the 9th week is one of the most crucial junctures of your pregnancy.
This is the period when your baby completes the embryo stage and develops into a foetus. This is also the stage where your baby starts looking more like a human being and less like a pea in a pod!
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Your Baby's Growth During Pregnancy - Week 9
Your baby should be about the size of a grape or an olive now, say one-inch long. The baby is barely 2 grams heavy!
However, 9 weeks of pregnancy is a milestone because the baby is no longer an embryo but a foetus. During the embryonic phase, the major organs of the brain and heart get formed. However, in the foetus stage, the organs are formed and now developing! Other features that have started to form now are eyes (no eyelids though), muscles and nerves.
What is the Baby's Size?
When you are 9 weeks pregnant the baby size is hardly more than an inch long. Though the crucial organs and the body have begun to form, your baby is still as big as a cherry and still weighs less than two grams.
Common Body Changes
Since your baby is graduating from being an embryo to a foetus, you too will face somebody changes during pregnancy.
Some women may experience a slight thickening of the waist now. Your breasts will start feeling tender and sensitive. Your weight will not differ much, though some women may experience weight loss due to nausea/tendency to throw up food.
Symptoms of Pregnancy At Week 9
The common symptoms at the 9th week of pregnancy include the following;
Mood Swings: The rise and fall of hormone levels during pregnancy can often result in unintended mood swings.
Nasal Congestion: Elevated levels of progesterone tend to cause swelling in the nasal passage resulting in a blocked nose.
Slight Bloating: Progesterone reduces the digestive capabilities of an individual which can make one feel as though they are bloated.
Belly At 9 Weeks Of Pregnancy
Your belly at 9 weeks of pregnancy will probably not look much different than when you were not pregnant. Unless you have gained weight significantly, you will barely look pregnant. Of course, you will notice that your waist may have thickened slightly. In fact, your belly should become firmer as the uterus starts swelling for obvious reasons. Many women may also come across weight loss. This is quite common as you might have an urge to throw up everything that goes into your tummy.
9 Weeks Ultrasound
This stage is probably one of the most rewarding times of your pregnancy. You will be sent for an ultrasound where you can hear the heartbeat of your little baby! This ultrasound also holds crucial information such as the state of the foetus, the uterus, and most importantly, the duration of your pregnancy.
If all goes well, your baby's heartbeat will be about 130-150 beats per minute. Also, an ultrasound will determine the mobility of your baby. That said, you will probably not feel the movements of your body for quite some time in your tummy.
What to Eat?
There are usually two reactions that women pregnant for 9 weeks usually have; extreme nausea or an urge to binge eat junk. The latter is usually less common. In fact, some expecting mothers might expect some weight loss owing to the sickness experienced at this time.
As far as the 9th-week pregnancy food goes, you should divide your meals to 6 times per day, as eating more in one go may urge you to throw up. Stick to a normal diet, but include proteins, nutritious vegetables and fruits. Make sure that you eat nuts as snacks as they are a good source of proteins.
Choose healthy options and foods that do not revolt you at sight. It's best not to eat a lot of sugary foods or strong-smelling foods as they will only end up nauseating you even more.
Tips & Care
Here are a few tips that you should keep in mind at this stage:
Dos
Eat nutritious foods at proper gaps to maintain a good blood sugar level.
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Meditate and do some yoga to negate any ill effects of excess hormones
Dont's
Expose yourself to risky environments such as radiation as it could affect the baby.
Heavy exercise routines must stop as it could lead to dehydration or divert blood flow from the uterus.
Reduce caffeine significantly as it could result in insomnia.
Raw milk products and unpasteurized milk must be stopped as the microbes that exist in the milk may cause infections or food poisoning.
What You Need to Shop
The very first thing you will need to shop for now is a comfortable bra. As your breasts already feel sensitive and tender and are only going to expand more, a supportive bra will help keep you comfortable.
If you already haven't, make sure you buy some good books on pregnancy and parenting as they will keep you distracted from nausea and fatigue. For most women, this is also a stage when you start shopping for loose clothes, new pants or a waistband extender.
Since you need to rest a lot and your current condition may get uncomfortable at times, make sure that you buy some comfortable body pillows. Since oral care is also important, stock up on nicer toothbrushes and mouthwashes as your mouth will tend to get drier.
Your skin will most certainly feel drier, and that's why buying a good moisturiser is a must. If you are already smell-sensitive, try and find products that are unscented.
The 9th week of pregnancy is a time when you may think that your body has a mind of its own. Though you barely look pregnant, you’re likely to experience morning sickness, headaches, and the rest of the symptoms associated with pregnancy. Rest assured that this is because your body is hard at work pumping hormones to make sure that it has a baby-friendly environment.
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7 Diabetes Symptoms you Should Watch Out For
Diabetes can be difficult to deal with. This is exactly why it's important to know the early signs of diabetes in women and get it under control. Watch out for symptoms so that you can take the right steps and prevent it from controlling your life!
It’s better to nip problems in the bud before they get out of hand. One such potential problem is diabetes, which is also known as a ‘silent disease’ due to its very mild initial signs. But with proper awareness and alertness, you can deal with diabetes and take charge of your life.
Recognising Symptoms of Diabetes in Women
1. You have unexplained weight loss and gain
You may think that you're losing weight because of a successful crash diet. But what if it's because of dipping glucose levels? If you have type 2 diabetes, your cells aren’t getting enough glucose. Your body is not able to use calories effectively even if you eat a healthy diet. Likewise, sudden weight gain can also be a warning bell.
2. You get morning sickness and vomiting
While this is a common pregnancy symptom, this is also an early type 1 diabetes symptom in women! If you're planning a pregnancy, you need to take special measures to prevent problems such as birth defects. Make an appointment with your gynaecologist and go for a thorough check-up.
3. You pee a bit too much
When your body is unable to make enough insulin, there’s an excess of glucose. The kidneys then react to flush out the glucose through frequent urination. If you have to visit the loo a tad too often, you should get yourself checked to rule out type 2 diabetes.
4. You feel thirstier
This is a type 2 diabetes symptom in women. Since your body is eliminating a lot of fluid, you’re left feeling thirstier. You’re also saddled with a dry mouth and dry skin owing to dehydration.
5.You feel hungry all the time
It’s not just thirst that you contend with. When you have type 2 diabetes, your body can't produce enough insulin to bring glucose to your cells. And when your body can't convert food into glucose, your cells resist insulin, resulting in you feeling hungry and tired.
6.You have blurry vision
When you have high sugar levels, the muscles of your eye lenses work hard to focus. The lenses themselves can also be adversely affected when diabetes is not managed. This is another early sign of diabetes and can be found in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
7.Your wounds heal slower than usual
The connection between women and diabetes extends to the vaginal area too. The build-up of glucose can lead to a multiplication of yeast and bacteria. You might find yourself developing vaginal infections even if you do your best to stay clean. You may also notice slower healing and increased foot problems like fungal infections, calluses and hammertoes.
Diabetes may be scary, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of life as you know it. By keeping a watch on your health and being alert toward your body, you can identify and control it at the outset. Read more
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Quick and Nutritious Snacks and Lunch Box Recipes for Toddlers and Kids
Hello dear readers!
The school season has started, and so have mommy woes about packing lunch boxes for their kiddos. It gets very difficult to pack a quick yet nutritious snack in the morning chaos. So, here I present you two easy peasy recipes packed with nutrition that your kids will polish off in no time!
DRY FRUITS LADOO
This nutrient and protein-packed ladoo is the best option for those hunger pangs that your kids usually get. I did not add any artificial sweetener, making it more healthy and filling. So here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
1 cup dates (deseeded)
1/2 cup almonds finely chopped
2 teaspoons pistachio finely chopped
2 tablespoons wheat flour
1 tablespoon walnuts finely chopped
1 tablespoon coconut powder (optional)
1 tablespoon ghee
Procedure:
Dry roast the wheat flour, almonds, pistachios, coconut powder and walnuts separately for 2 minutes.
Take a pan, and roast the dates till they become a little mushy.
Take it off the flame and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Once the dates reach lukewarm temperature, mix all the other ingredients and shape it in ladoo form with the help of little ghee.
Your nutritious and yummy ladoos are ready to be relished! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week and relish it whenever those hunger pangs give your child a visit! Give it in your kid's lunch box to end their meal at school on a sweet note!
SPINACH CHEESE PARATHA
Wondering what you can make for your fussy eater that can fill their tiny tummy with ample nutrition Here's one such recipe. With the goodness of spinach and taste of cheese, I am sure your kiddo won't just stop at one!
Ingredients:
1 cup spinach leaves
1.5 cup wheat flour
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons grated cheese
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon green chillies finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon coriander finely chopped
Salt for taste
Procedure:
Blanch the spinach for 5 minutes in hot water and blend it to a fine paste in a blender.
Take a mixing bowl. Add the flour, spinach purée, salt and knead into a soft dough similar to that of a paratha.
For the stuffing, add grated cheese, ginger garlic paste, chillies, chilli flakes and salt.
Now, make equal portions of dough and turn them into balls.
Roll the balls, fill the stuffing in each and roll again.
Heat a griddle and roast the paratha in little oil/ ghee or butter as you like.
Piping hot spinach cheese parathas are ready to be served with curd/dip or ketchup!
Hope you liked the easy peasy recipes! Do try them - I'm sure they will be a hit!
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Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
7 hours ago
Q. hi have one question
LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5
what it mean??? and should I start intercourse
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
7 hours ago
A. since you are right follicle is 18 mm yes of course you can start with your intercourse for conception as in 1 to 2 days
their maybe rupture of the follicle by which your sperm should be present there for conception
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Guardian of 0 children
6 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
why baby vomit
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
6 hours ago
A. for babies less than 6 months may not be a problem. small babies will be having lot of gas because of various reasons it is advisable to do burping of the baby immediately after feeding please give colimex DF drops to the baby they are safe
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 1 month
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Q. i am 35 weeks 3 days pregnant... my ultrasound report shows that "fl and hl are shorter compared to bpd"... is this anything to worry
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
2 hours ago
A. 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.
needs proper follow-up for this
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
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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
2 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.
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
6 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
2 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
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Q. Hlw dr its my 6th month pregnency can i intimate with my partner
Sai Prasanthi R L
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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
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