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10 Healthy and Refreshing Drinks during Pregnancy
The journey of pregnancy is no less than a roller coaster ride. All through the nine months, the expecting mother is concerned about the diet that she should consume, in order to ensure a healthy baby. A lot of health drinks are marketed for supplementing the pregnant mother with the essential nutrients. However, there are many natural drinks that give way more health benefits to the developing baby and the mother.
If you have embarked on the precious journey of motherhood, you are bound to pay more attention to your diet. With a number of health drinks available in the market, learn more about the top ten natural health drinks that women can drink during their pregnancy, to get the best nutrients for you and your baby.
Healthy Drinks for Pregnant Women
Consuming some healthy fluids, especially during the summers, serves as an instant source of energy. Although there are a lot of natural healthy drinks for pregnant women, these are the top ten picks.
Tender Coconut
Tender coconut is by far the most nourishing, refreshing and most natural drink that is available directly for consumption. With its excellent sweet and salt balance, it is a drink liked by everyone. The essential mineral salts that are present in tender coconuts like sodium, potassium and calcium, serve as key regulators of growth and development. Besides this, tender coconut also has an abundance of vitamin B and C. Particularly during pregnancy; many women suffer from heartburn, acidity and constipation. Tender coconut is a panacea for all these problems.
Fresh Fruit Juices
Fruit juices that are prepared freshly carry all the goodness of the fruit and provide the required dietary fibre to the pregnant woman. During pregnancy, the expecting mother can consume the juice of all the seasonal fruits to get the best out of nature. All fruits provide a lot of vitamins and minerals, that is essential for the growing baby.
Soup
Consumption of vegetables and fruits are a must during pregnancy. To maximize the consumption, soups made from a combination of vegetables can be taken regularly. Soups carry the nutritional value of all the vegetables and also serve as good appetizers for women who suffer from an aversion to food during pregnancy. Soups made out of vegetables like broccoli, carrot, cabbage, onion, tomato, etc. provide protein and fibre and activate the taste buds.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk or churned curd called lassi are great ways of beating the heat. Many variations in taste can be brought about by adding salt, sugar or Indian spice masala and consumed during the day to restore the loss of fluids and salt, especially in summer. It soothes the digestive system and alleviates the common pregnancy discomfort of heartburn. They also contribute to adding good bacteria to the gut.
Milk
Milk is one of the primary sources of calcium during pregnancy. Regular consumption of milk and its by-products is a must to ensure that the baby receives enough calcium for its bone and teeth development. Many women develop a dislike for the taste and smell of milk during pregnancy. To circumvent this problem, some fruit flavours or health drinks can be added to make it interesting.
Smoothies
Fresh fruit or vegetable smoothies can be consumed to as an alternative to breakfast during pregnancy. Many women who experience morning sickness have a tough time having breakfast. As a workaround to this problem, smoothies can be prepared with seasonal fruits and vegetables. It not only gives a feeling of fullness but also provides a healthy start to the morning.
Herb-infused Tea
Herbal teas are great de-stressing drinks that give a very calming and relaxing effect. Herbal teas are available in different combinations in the market with a variety of herbs like mint, tulsi, ginger, lemongrass, chamomile, etc. Each has a unique effect on the body, and you can choose your favourite herb and have a sip during the day.
Lemon Water
Lemon water is an energizing drink that can be consumed as such or with a teaspoon of honey, first thing in the morning. This citrus fruit is a powerhouse of vitamin C, that helps in digestion. It helps in relieving nausea, morning sickness and bloating that is associated with pregnancy. It instantly energizes the body and can be consumed with sugar and a pinch of salt which helps bring electrolyte balance in the body.
Fresh Vegetable Juice
Just like fruit juices, vegetables also can be blended together or separately to get a juice. These concoctions can be diluted or sweetened with sweeteners and consumed. They make for a great source of fibre, vitamins, proteins and minerals. Vegetables like carrot, beetroot, cucumber and spinach can be used for making vegetable juice, and these can compensate for a day of low vegetable intake.
Water
Last but not the least is water. Consumption of a lot of water throughout the day has innumerable benefits for a pregnant woman. It not only prevents dehydration but also maintains hormonal balance, evens out mood swings and flushes out toxins regularly from the body. To make the consumption of water interesting, you can spice it with some lemon or fresh mint leaves or slices of cucumber.
Consuming all of these healthy drinks while pregnant adds great nutritional value to the diet. During pregnancy, it is best to avoid alcohol, high caffeine drinks, aerated beverages, preserved fruit juices and high energy drinks. They affect not just the mother, but also reach the baby through the placenta and harm them. If you are habituated to such drinks, gradually reduce their consumption and replace them with any of the natural health drinks.
The food that you consume and the drinks that you drink directly or indirectly affect the growing foetus. To avoid any ill effects on the baby, it is very important for mothers to monitor their food consumption and remove all the harmful substances from their diet. Regular consumption of these top ten natural, healthy drinks not only satisfies the hunger pranks but also gives a good dose of essential nutrients to both the mother and the baby.
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Growing Up with a Toddler and Handling the Initial Years
The arrival of a newborn is so full of cheer and celebration, that when the time comes for everything to settle down, reality strikes! The constant vigil to change, feed and catch a shut eye in between, takes such a toll on the parents that they fall into a pattern. Now there is a good side to having a pattern in everyday chores and juggling between work and home. But what you must understand is that the child is changing from day one, and will continue to change for a lot more years to come. So the necessity to be prepared and change along with their growth is of utmost importance.
The first few months are the easiest because babies hardly move during that time! Yes, babies are small and cute just like the ones you see in magazines and on the television. Small, soft, cuddly and weighing close to nothing. But as the months wear on, they learn how to move! That is when a parent's smartness and ability are tested. The growth rate of a baby will come as a surprise to you. Their movement and ability to understand things go way beyond what we can imagine! While some babies may take a while to express themselves verbally and physically, there is a surprising stage of every child that can be a challenge for every parent.
Did you know that by the age of four, babies can converse in four different languages to four different people? The ability to adapt and recognise specific people and converse accordingly is a huge step in the development of social skills. This is also the time when the toddler can imbibe as much information as possible, visually. Many play schools, therefore, provide visual stimulation activities along with sensory-dependent play. Your toddler is far more receptive at this age than he will be for another decade. Unless of course, his passion and focus are trained to remember. Babies constantly soak up words, actions and even small mannerisms from people they live with or meet. This is the start of a shape of things to come. At this stage, it is essential to constantly talk to them and engage them in communication. Active communication helps overcome stiffness in character later in life, and makes it easier for them to communicate with others without fear and shyness.
Though it may be easy to compare your child with another at school or play, the most important thing is to realise that every child is different and it is this uniqueness that helps them stand out. Instead of celebrating their uniqueness, it would be incorrect to force them to adapt to your expectations. Let your child explore, build, break and rebuild things. That way you know he is learning, and that he knows it is completely alright for things to break, to make mistakes and to feel sad occasionally. These things build strength and give character to his personality.
Teach your toddlers to fail sometimes so that they know the value of winning. Show them that you want them as much as they want you, so that they know what is caring. Smile, laugh and cry openly so that they know it is normal to express themselves. Toddler development is more essential than studies in a school. Your toddler is far more adept at understanding things. Let your child develop with his ever-changing view of things so that he can go ahead with ease as the years wear on and remember to stay and encourage him always.
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Important Parenting Tips for Your Newborn for the First 30 Days
Becoming a parent can be an overwhelming process not only for you but also for your partner. You must have enjoyed the pregnancy phase or are enjoying it now. Some of you must be eagerly waiting for the arrival for little munchkin and some of you had already been blessed with a baby.
This is a piece of heartfelt parenting advice from one parent to another. I have some important parenting tips relating to breastfeeding, soothing and sleeping for your newborn for the first 30 days at home which can make your life easier, just like mine.
Ultimate parenting advice for breastfeeding:
The nursing process can be a bit overwhelming with some common problems like sore nipples or a tough latch-on, and it seems to be a bit tougher than expected. Here are some of the tips one can follow while nursing.
Ask questions: The first and foremost thing is to keep asking questions to your doctor about nursing and lactation. Prepare yourself well. Seek help from your friends who have had good nursing experience.
Seek hospital resource help: Ask for nursing staff or a lactation consultant. Learn about effective breastfeeding before leaving the hospital. Whenever you are ready to feed, call your nurse and take help. There is no harm in calling up the nurse again and again.
Get yourself mentally prepared: Preparing yourself mentally is one important aspect of being a mother, you have to take care of yourself first before anything else. Feeding the baby is one big task, and your baby will need you frequently in order to able to quickly feed your baby you need to feel fresh too.
Warm compression: Many of us lactating mothers often face a problem of engorged breasts, and some of us have blocked ducts. A heating pad or warm compress like a wet washcloth will come in handy. You can even use a flax pillow. If you are looking for home remedies, drink carom seeds water (popularly known as ajwain in Indian households) and use its water as a warm compress. It will surely help you. It worked best for me. I used a breast pump too, and initially, it hurt, but all that pain vanished when I saw my baby.
Use cool compressor for sore breasts: After nursing, some of us experience sore breasts. In this case, you can try using a cool pack.
Feed with a bottle sometimes: You can introduce the bottle to your baby after 1-2 months. Many experts believe it is best to introduce a feeding bottle when your baby is 6 to 8 weeks old. Start with one bottle a day per feed, and you can increase the frequency when need be.
You can always use a breast pump to store breast milk, and you can let your partner feed your baby with a feeding bottle. This can help create a bond between your baby and your partner. Also, remember to use a glass bottle instead of a plastic bottle. It is safer for your baby.
These were some of the tips that I have shared with you all. Hope these tips will help you just like they helped me - let me know your views.
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