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1 Week Pregnant: What to Expect
In most women, monthly cycles are variable. As a result, when you miss your cycle for the first time, you may not realize that you are pregnant. In fact, many women don’t realize that they are pregnant even in the 2nd week of pregnancy and it is perfectly normal. The first week of pregnancy is usually smooth without any obvious signs. Then, how would you know? That is exactly what this article is going to brief you about!
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Your Baby’s Growth During Pregnancy - Week 1
During the first week of pregnancy, the egg moves from the ovary and travels through the fallopian tube. So, your baby does not show any significant growth in the first week. In the first week, the doctor calculates the first day of your last monthly menstrual cycle and it is from this day that your nine month or 40 weeks pregnancy term is calculated. This is why the 1st week is also included in the pregnancy calendar.
There is no major development in the baby during the first week. During this week the baby is called the blastocyte. The blastocyte is divided into two parts, the external part of which will become the placenta and the inner part will become the embryo during the 2nd week of your pregnancy. In cases, where more than one egg gets fertilized, multiple zygotes are formed. These zygotes carry 46 chromosomes from both the parents and these chromosomes determine the baby’s sex and other physical features. Amusing, isn’t it?
What is The Baby's Size?
There is no baby size in the first week of pregnancy. You may ask ‘How/why?’ Well, that is because you are only technically pregnant in the first week! The first week is included in the pregnancy calendar because it's basis the 1st day of your last menstrual cycle that the doctor predicts the EDD, which is the expected due date of the arrival of your little angel. Hence, the '1 week pregnant baby size' is nothing. But you will move into the second week soon and we will have something to talk about. So, don’t lose the excitement!
Common Body Changes
Minor body changes start from the first week of pregnancy and they are good indicators that you may be about to add a new member to your family. Though the body changes during pregnancy vary from women to women, here are a few common changes that you may experience in the very first week of pregnancy.These include tender breasts, mood swings, exhaustion, constipation, gas in the stomach, and morning sickness. This discomfort occurs due to the hormonal changes taking place.
Symptoms of Pregnancy at Week 1
Pregnancy symptoms usually differ from woman to woman. Some common symptoms that you may come across in the first week of pregnancy are:
During the 1st week of pregnancy, vaginal bleeding is observed as your body sheds the uterine lining which discards last month’s fertilized eggs.
Lower back pain and cramps will also trouble you during this phase.
Your belly will bloat right before and during your period.
You will feel exhausted sooner than usual.
You may experience gas and constipation.
Your breasts will feel tender and hurt when pressed.
Changing hormones will make you moody and irritable.
Belly at 1 Week of Pregnancy
In the first week of pregnancy, your body sheds the uterine lining with the last month’s egg and starts forming a uterine lining to hold and protect the next month’s egg, the one that may grow into a foetus. Each egg in the human body is the size of a peach fuzz but this will not show up on your belly in the first week of the pregnancy. This is because your body will release the egg 14 days before the next expected cycle and it will take another 24 hours for the egg to get fertilised. Hence, your belly is not going to show anything in the first week and you can keep the secret for the next few weeks.
1 Week Ultrasound
In case of normal pregnancies, there is no ultrasound done in the first week, but if you are going through some treatment to get pregnant, then your doctor may advise you to do an ultrasound in the 1st week to check for fibroids and follicles in the ovary. The ultrasound will also determine the thickness of your uterine lining.
What to Eat?
If you are trying to get pregnant, then it's better you start eating healthy from day one. During pregnancy, consume extra protein and calcium for the needs of the growing foetus. Ensure that your 1st week pregnancy food includes a lot of dairy products, legumes, sweet potatoes, salmon, eggs, broccoli and dark leafy vegetables, lean meat, fish liver oil, berries, whole grains, avocado and lots and lots of water. Basically, load your meals up with food that will supply folate, zinc, calcium, iron, and fiber to your body. If you are unable to get these five critical nutrients from the food you eat then just pop in a supplement or a prenatal vitamin - after consulting your doctor, of course! A healthy you means a healthy baby!
You will be pleased to know that most doctors consider the 1st week of pregnancy as the guilt-free week of pregnancy where you really don’t have to worry about your diet. So, indulge till your doctor breaks the good news to you!
Tips & Care
The first week of pregnancy is a week of joy and anticipation at the same time. While you revel in the moment of welcoming a new member in your life, there are a few tips that you may want to follow.
Do's:
The moment you realize that you are pregnant or if you observe any of the symptoms mentioned above, consult an Ob-Gyn to understand all about genetic diseases and the risk of environmental hazards.
Start the intake of prenatal vitamin with 400 mcg folic acids every day.
Consult your doctor and bring all the necessary change in your lifestyle and eating habits.
Don’ts:
Stop drinking, smoking or intake of any drugs immediately.
Don’t take any medicines for any illness without consulting your doctor. If you are on medicines already, stop them right away and start taking them again only with your doctor’s permission.
What to Shop For
Since in the first week of pregnancy you are just about pregnant, there isn’t really too much to shop for. Some of you may not even realize that you are pregnant in the first week. But if you have been planning a baby for long and do realize in the very first week that you are pregnant, then add a pregnancy book to your shopping list to read and know all you want to about pregnancy and its phases. If your breasts feel sore, then get yourself comfortable cotton bras. Your skin will start getting drier sooner than you know it, so, buy yourself a good moisturiser. And finally, if cramps and backache have already started troubling you, then you may want to include a body pillow to your shopping list. Congratulations, you are all set for the for the first 2 to 3 weeks of pregnancy!
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Stomach Pain During Pregnancy
Stomach pain during pregnancy is normal, but it can be scary. As a pregnant woman's body changes to accommodate her growing baby, it is normal to experience abdominal pain during this time. There are many harmless causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy, but sometimes these causes can be serious. Sometimes, stomach pain could be an indication of pregnancy-related complications, which require immediate medical intervention. Read on to understand the symptoms and causes of severe abdominal pain in pregnancy.
Is it Normal to Experience Abdominal Pain While Pregnant?
Most expectant women experience abdominal pain or cramps at some point in the nine months of their pregnancies. If you experience abdominal pain during pregnancy, you need not panic, as most of the time it is normal. As you carry your baby in the womb, the extreme pressure on the muscles and joints can make your belly feel uncomfortable at certain times and you might experience stomach pain. It is normal for pregnant women to have mild abdominal pain during early pregnancy. However, any severe or sharp pain in your abdominal area is a matter of great concern. If the abdominal or stomach pain persists for longer or is severe, it could be an indication of a severe pregnancy-related complication and you must consult a doctor immediately.
Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy
As an expectant woman, you may experience different types of abdominal pain during the three trimesters of your pregnancy. This section discusses the common causes of abdominal pain during each of these trimesters.
1. Abdominal Pain in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
During your first trimester, you may experience cramping pain in your abdomen, which occurs as your baby develops. Cramping is experienced during the expansion of the uterus, which causes the supporting ligaments and muscles to stretch. Cramping during pregnancy is considered normal and can also occur due to other causes including gas and bloating, constipation, or sexual intercourse.
Women, who have undergone IVF treatment to get pregnant can be diagnosed with a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS), which results in abdominal pain. This pain is mainly caused due to the over-stimulation of the ovaries by the fertility drugs. This pain usually lasts for a few weeks of pregnancy.
2. Abdominal Pain in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
In the second trimester of pregnancy, most women experience round ligament pain. There are two round ligaments that run from the uterus to the groin. These ligaments support the uterus. When the uterus expands to accommodate the growing baby, the round ligaments stretch too. This leads to sharp pain in the abdomen. Some women have also reported this type of pain in the hip or groin area. The round ligament pain is considered normal during pregnancy and does not lead to any major complications.
3. Abdominal Pain in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
During the third trimester, you may experience pain in different parts of your body including the abdomen, back, and hips. In preparation for childbirth, the connective tissues in your body will loosen; thus, enhancing the flexibility of your birth canal. Most pregnant women experience pain in their hips or lower back due to loosening and stretching of the connective tissues. Abdominal pain in the third trimester can also be experienced because of the following.
Gas and Constipation
Pregnant women often complain of gas and constipation problems during pregnancy. These problems arise primarily because of an increase in the levels of the progesterone hormone. With the increasing level of this hormone, the intestinal muscles relax and the food passes through the intestine slowly. As the food remains in the colon for long, more gas is developed. Gas and constipation can be prevented by consuming more water, exercising, and regular consumption of fibre-rich foods.
Braxton-Hicks Contractions
Braxton-Hicks contractions are similar to labour contractions, but not the same. They are a false form of contractions, commonly resulting in the tightening of the stomach muscles. These contractions may make your stomach very tight and stiff. For some women, Braxton-Hicks contractions can start as early as in the second trimester, and others may experience them right around delivery. Braxton-Hicks contractions are very different from actual contractions, which occur more frequently, are of longer duration, and can be very painful. These are mainly caused due to dehydration, so drinking plenty of water and regular rest can help in eliminating this condition.
Reasons for Stomach Pain in Pregnant Women
All women experience abdominal discomfort during pregnancy, and it is normal. A primary reason for stomach or abdominal pain in pregnant women is the growing size of the uterus, which grows as the baby grows. Lower abdominal pain is experienced regularly because of the stretching of the uterus. The increase in the weight and size of the uterus can also exert tremendous pressure on its supporting ligaments and muscles, which is the reason for regular cramping.
Serious Concerns Associated With Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy
While experiencing abdominal pain during pregnancy is normal, sometimes, it could indicate severe problems. This section discusses some of the serious complications that could arise due to severe abdominal pain during pregnancy.
1. Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the egg is implanted anywhere other than the uterus. In most cases, the egg is implanted in the fallopian tube. According to medical records, an ectopic pregnancy occurs once in every 50 pregnancies. Women, in this condition, usually experience abdominal pain and bleeding between the 6th and 10th week of their pregnancies. Most ectopic pregnancies are only diagnosed between the 4th and 8th week of the term.
Ectopic pregnancy is extremely difficult to differentiate from a regular pregnancy, particularly in the early stages of pregnancy. Some of the symptoms that could indicate to ectopic pregnancy include:
Pain in the lower abdomen, followed by a sharp pain on one side of the belly, which then extends to the entire abdomen.
Pain, which worsens each time the pregnant women moves.
Mild bleeding
Vaginal bleeding or spotting
Dizziness or feeling faint
Increase in urination along with pain while urinating.
Women, who are at a greater risk for ectopic pregnancy, include those who have:
Had an ectopic pregnancy in the past
Had endometriosis
Have undergone a tubal litigation
An ectopic pregnancy requires immediate medical treatment and cannot be allowed to continue for the full term. Your gynaecologist or doctor can easily confirm if the egg is implanted within the uterus by performing an ultrasound test.
2. Miscarriage
Sometimes, experiencing abdominal pain in the first trimester of pregnancy could be a sign of an impending miscarriage. A miscarriage usually occurs in the first 13 weeks of the pregnancy term and impacts around 15-20% of all pregnancies.
Major symptoms of a possible miscarriage include:
Extreme pain in the back
Contractions occurring in every 5-20 minutes
Severe bleeding with or without cramps
Bleeding or vaginal spotting followed by either mild or sharp cramping
Passing of tissues or clot-like substance from the vagina
3. Preterm Labour
If a pregnant woman experiences contractions regularly before the completion of 37 weeks of her pregnancy along with persistent backache, is more likely to have preterm labour. Preterm labour can occur anytime between the 20th and 37th week of pregnancy. During these weeks, one may feel pain in the pelvic area or lower tummy, caused by the contractions. The contractions are also followed by vaginal bleeding. The woman should consult her doctor immediately if she experiences abdominal pain during this time.
4. Placental Abruption
When the placenta detaches from the uterus before the completion of pregnancy, it is known as placental abruption. This can be life-threatening for a baby, as the placenta is the only source of oxygen and nutrition to the baby. Placental abruption occurs once in every 200 births and usually occurs during the third trimester. Pregnant women, who have had a history of placental abruption in previous pregnancies, are at high risk of this complication, along with those with other medical complications such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and abdominal trauma.
Major symptoms of placental abruption include:
Constant and worse abdominal pain
Severe hardening of the uterus for an extended duration
The flow of bloody fluid or premature water breakage
Fluid discharge with blood traces
Tenderness in the abdomen
Most women go into immediate labour when the placenta detaches and deliver their babies by undergoing an emergency caesarean operation. In the case of mild abruption, doctors may either allow the pregnancy to continue or perform induced labour or vaginal delivery.
5. Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition that affects 5-8% of pregnant women. It occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure along with protein in the urine. Preeclampsia can slow the growth of the baby, as the high blood pressure can cause the constriction of the blood vessels in the uterus; thus reducing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the uterus. Preeclampsia also increases the risk of placental abruption.
Severe preeclampsia has the following common symptoms:
Severe pain in the right side of the abdomen
Pain in the upper part of the stomach
Nausea
Headaches
Swelling
Visual disturbances
After 20 weeks of pregnancy, most doctors and gynaecologists regularly check the blood pressure of pregnant women, in order to detect any abnormality.
6. Urinary Tract Infections
Around 10% of pregnant women get a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point during their pregnancy term. While early detection of a UTI can be treated through antibiotics, ignoring this problem can lead to serious infections in the women’s kidney that increases the chances of preterm labour.
Common symptoms associated with a UTI include:
Pain in the lower abdomen
Discomfort or a burning sensation during urination
Constant urge to urinate
Cloudy and smelly urine
Irritation in the genital area
Constant feverish sensation, sweating, and chills
Pain in the lower back, under the rib cage, or above the pelvic bone.
Most doctors and gynaecologists conduct regular urine tests to check the presence of bacteria that can lead to a UTI. When detected early, a UTI can be easily treated using antibiotics.
7. Appendicitis
Appendicitis during pregnancy can be difficult to diagnose. This is primarily because as the uterus develops, the appendix is pulled up and pushed by the enlarging uterus, making it difficult to diagnose in case of acute cases.
Common symptoms of appendicitis in pregnant women include:
Pain in the right side of the abdomen
Lack of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
8. Gallstones
Gallstones are the presence of stones in the gallbladder of a pregnant woman. Gallstones are focused in the upper right part of the abdomen. In some instances, the pain may be felt around the back and below the right shoulder.
Gallstones are common in pregnant women, who:
Are overweight
Are above the age of 35 years
Have a medical history of stones
Some Other Causes of Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy
In addition to the above conditions, there are a host of other reasons that could lead to abdominal pain during pregnancy:
Food poisoning
Sensitivity to food
Growth of the uterus
Kidney stones
Hepatitis
Gallbladder disease and pancreatitis, both of which are commonly a result of the presence of gallstones.
Fibroids, which grow during pregnancy
Bowel obstruction, which commonly occurs during the third trimester.
Stomach Cramps During Early Pregnancy
Most pregnant women also experience stomach cramping in the early stages of their pregnancies. Experiencing mild stomach cramps is normal and not a cause of worry. Listed below are some of the common causes of stomach cramps in the early days of pregnancy:
A woman may have cramps after sexual intercourse.
A woman may experience cramps along with a little bleeding if the embryo is implanted within the walls of the womb.
After 12 weeks, a pregnant woman may experience sharp pains on both sides of the groin, particularly while standing up, stretching, or twisting her body. This is primarily due to the stretching of the ligaments supporting the womb.
In case you experience stomach cramps in the early stages of your pregnancy, you are advised to report this to your gynaecologist or midwife.
Remedies for Stomach Pain During Pregnancy
If you are experiencing any symptoms that indicate a serious complication, it is best to consult your doctor or gynaecologist immediately. However, pregnant women feeling mild pain in the abdomen can try out any of the following remedial treatments at home:
Resting or lying down for some time can provide relief immediately, particularly if it is because of Braxton-Hicks contractions.
Taking a warm (and not hot) water bath can help provide relief from lower abdominal pain and cramping.
Applying a hot water bottle (wrapped in a piece of cloth) or bag on the painful areas can help provide relief from the pain.
Additionally, you can try out the following remedies too to get rid of abdominal pain:
Gentle exercises such as stretching and yoga, particularly in the first trimester, can treat gas problems. You can speak to your midwife or any other specialist regarding the antenatal exercises that are suitable for you.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Dehydration is among the primary causes of the Braxton- Hicks contractions.
Have small, but more frequent meals. Follow a healthy diet that is rich in fibre, such as fruits and vegetables.
Urinate often and empty your bladder. Do not control your urge to urinate.
Create a habit of standing up or sitting more gradually, instead of sudden movements. This will help you in reducing your spasms.
When to Consult a Doctor
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned below during any stage of your pregnancy, it could be indicative of a more serious complication. In this case, you must consult your doctor:
Bleeding or a burning sensation while peeing
Abdominal pain before the completion of 12 weeks of your pregnancy
Vaginal spotting or bleeding in the early stages of your pregnancy
Having more than 4 contractions in an hour
Severe or unbearable abdominal pain
Severe headaches
Regular vomiting or fever
Unusual swelling in face, legs, or hands
Any unusual vaginal discharge
In some instances, these symptoms may not be related to your pregnancy and may be caused due to some other medical condition such as an ovarian cyst, kidney abnormalities, urinary tract infections, or gallbladder problems. While stomach cramps are not a serious cause of worry, it is advisable to see a doctor if they are very severe and unbearable for you.
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10 Reasons to Hug Your Kid Everyday
Watching children hugging each other leaves you with a sense of calm and comfort, doesn’t it? The importance of hugs in a child’s life is heavily underestimated by adults. Children learn and develop a lot from how their parents behave with them. Gifts and celebrations might seem great, but a simple hug can spread a lot of magic inside your child that such objects rarely can.
How Often Your Child Needs to Be Hugged
While it may feel weird to put a number on the times you hug your child, it has been established that at least 8-12 hugs are essential on a daily basis. These can be a quick, or a nice cuddle, or a simple morning hug. The key is to spend physical time together that is deep and emphatic.
What Are the Benefits of Hugging Your Child
Whether you are hugging toddlers or even a grown-up child, there are benefits to it that might not be directly visible but are inherently present. These are necessary for them to be a well-rounded individual in the long run.
1. Establish a Connection from Within
There has been no person who has indulged in a long hug with a loved one and has his mind distracted elsewhere. To wax poetic for a moment, a hug can pretty much stop time in a person’s head and put them right in the present situation. That instance is what allows you to connect with your child and get a good hang of how the other is feeling. A transfer of empathy also takes place as a result.
2. Teaching the Lessons of Giving and Receiving
While many children might struggle with understanding how to share their own toys or give someone one of their own, a hug can begin establishing that emotion gradually. At times, children don’t want to be hugged as well. That’s totally fine and you can try again sometime else. While hugging is an act of giving, it is also an act of receiving and both people need to be on the same page about it. In due time, your child will surprise you with a random hug out of nowhere, too.
3. Simple Relaxation of Body Muscles
The transfer of empathy that results from a hug manifests in the form of a relaxation, allowing muscles to lose their tension and feel accepted. Many people even talk about how a simple hug changed their day or made them forget about their backache. The improvement of mood affects the body internally, which can help in improving blood circulation, too.
4. Substantial Reduction of Stress
There is a strong reason why doctors and nurses alike stress on the baby spending extended skin-to-skin contact with the mother after birth. Well, the same reason applies for hugs as well, even though the contact might be different. The feeling of having someone close to you - especially someone who cares about you - also ends up triggering the release of oxytocin within the body, which plays a vital role in reducing stress and lifting up your mood.
5. Strengthening of the Body’s Immunity
No, this is not an alternative medicine statistic but a proven medical fact. The pattern of giving a hug is what affects the immune system directly. Since a hug ends up with one person applying pressure on the other person’s sternum, this pressure also ends up stimulating the thymus gland located in the same region. This gland is responsible for maintaining optimal levels of antibodies and white blood cells internally, which helps in protecting you from any infections and diseases.
6. Makes You Feel Happy Instantly
Don’t you leave a hug with a large smile? That’s absolutely natural and a simple hug can work wonders in cutting down any bubbling anger or feelings of loneliness by boosting the serotonin levels immediately.
7. Better Adherence to Discipline
As surprising as it might sound, hugging helps children understand their mistakes and errant behaviour much better than using a stick or administering corporal punishment. It is necessary for kids to know that despite their mistakes, they are still loved and you want the best for them. This will make them more accepting of your advice.
8. Being Able to Empathize With Emotions
Many times, kids, as well as adults, may have difficulty in conveying how they are feeling. The reasons behind it might be childish as well, and they fear being laughed at. Where words might fail, a simple hug can bring reassurance and empathy, allowing kids to open up to you easily.
9. Build Up Self-Esteem in a Healthy Manner
The tendency to share love confidently and without fear is what helps an individual feel good about himself. Receiving a hug makes a kid feel validated while it makes him feel better when he gives it to someone else, too. This can instil a sense of self-worth in him.
10. Establishing a Sense of Security
Our children are just coming to terms with the big bad world out there. No matter how confident they might seem, every person yearns for a place where they can be assured of being safe. A simple hug can bring that emotion and remove any sense of unfounded fear from within.
Tips for Parents to Ensure Your Child is Getting Enough Hugs in a Day
Making sure that your child receives enough hugs in a day doesn’t have to abide by any schedule of sorts. Integrating them into everyday habits is a good way to get it going.
Instil a habit of hugging your child when he wakes up
Let him hug you when he is boarding his school bus
Give him a tight hug once he gets back home from school
Cuddle each other for some time before you sleep at night
Give your little one a tight hug when he exhibits good behaviour
Make sure to use the balm of a hug if your little one begins to cry
In case you end up scolding your child, follow up with a hug right away
The importance of a mother hugging her child on a regular basis cannot be stressed enough. The bond that they share together needs to keep developing over time, and these are extremely simple ways to make it happen. Read more
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Blessed are those who receive unwavering love from their parents, but even more blessed are those who also get love from their grandparents! Not all kids are lucky enough to grow up with, or spend time with, their grandparents - but the relationship that Dada-Dadis/Nana-Nanis share with children is beautiful beyond measure. This heart-wrenching story of Mita and her hero - her grandfather - proves what it means to have the kind of love that fights till the very end.
Grandparents are known to be the “easy” ones compared to parents, the ones that spoil you rotten, and allow you most things that your parents will not. In little Mita's case, her grandfather Rajjak Miah starved for months so that he could gift her what she loved most - bangles!
But things took a horrible turn when Rajjak Miah was accused of destroying his granddaughter Mita's life. And guess what? He lives with this accusation happily! He believes he has done what was correct and he is at peace with his decision. The fact that he loves his granddaughter more than anyone else in this world is worth all the accusations everyone is throwing at him. In fact, it was even worth 'destroying' her marriage for, and getting her back to live with him!
Here is Rajjat's passionate account of what happened with his granddaughter and why he ended up doing what he did. The story was shared on Facebook earlier this month by prominent photojournalist GMB Akash.
"Everyone says that I have ruined my granddaughter’s life. I tell them, I feel very happy that I destroyed her life.
You should have the courage to destroy, to ruin, to end that causes you so much pain. It’s been six months my son and daughter-in-law stopped talking to me and never visited my place. If everyone thinks that I am a criminal, I have no interest to waste my time to prove them wrong. When I come to work, people gossip about me, none of them has the gut to come to me and ask what had gone through me. But I do not care.
Bangles were very dear to my Mita. Mita is my only granddaughter. When she was a child I had to buy bangles for her from the fair. I starved months to buy her a pair of silver bangles when she was ten. I put oil and trimmed her hair most of the time. When I came to work I brought her with me and she studied under the tree and I always checked her from distant. She loved to play hide & seek and before hiding she always come to me and says where she was going to hide. I told her she should not tell anyone her hiding place, she said, ‘I did not tell anyone. Just you.’ I never let her cry even for the silly things. And they are saying I have ruined my grand daughter’s life!"
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"The beast tortured her every day. She could not wear bangles anymore, when I asked her why her hands were empty; she hid her burnt spots. Her husband had beaten up her without reasons. They asked me never to visit her. But I secretly went to meet her every day. In fear, she told me never to go there. Twenty years I struggled to put smile on her face, how could I let her burn into a hell just to see if she could manage an abusive marriage. She was dying with time and everyone including her parents was blind. They said, it needs patience, girls should have patience.
One day, I held her husband legs so he let me to take her hospital, he held my hands and threw me from their house. And again I returned back. I tolerated all humiliation just to see her once. The day when Mita's neighbour admitted her to hospital, they sent news to me secretly. I went there and saw she was vomiting blood, she could not properly hear.
After three days she was able to talk, when I asked her to rest, she said, ‘Take me somewhere, somewhere very far dada, where there is no pain. I want to hide there.’
No, I did not let her hide. I gave the man to the police. She broke the marriage on her will. And I sheltered her in my house. I bought a sewing machine for my child.
I will never let anyone to play with her life again. My Mita will live again. She will dream and love again. I will buy more bangles for her. Till my last breathe, she does not need to hide, from anyone or from any pain."
- Rajjak Miah (70)
We had tears in our eyes and gratitude towards this strong-willed and love-driven grandad when we read his brave story. Where her own parents chose the “ignorance is bliss” route in regards to their own flesh and blood's suffering, Rajjak Miah came through. Mita suffered endlessly in her marriage to a physically abusive man and could have lost her life if not for her Dada - a man who lived solely to see her happy again.
WorldOfMoms salutes Rajjak Miah for fighting against domestic abuse and making sure he saved his granddaughter's life. Countless “Mitas” exist in our world today and we cannot imagine how much goes on behind the closed doors, hiding behind the veil of “log kya kahenge?” lest these murky secrets escape! If you do know someone who is suffering in an unhealthy marriage, reach out, you never know what you could be preventing.
Just like Rajjak Miah, there may also be countless fathers, grandfathers, mothers , brothers and friends who fight tooth and nail to save a loved one from domestic abuse. Let's join them to make a difference, even if it is one person's life...no one should have to suffer the way Mita did. Read more
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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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Q. My breasts feel full and heavy, but there’s no milk when pumping and during feeding baby —what do I do?
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A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. But it is really very difficult to say anything without proper examination. It is advisable to get yourself evaluated by a doctor and follow doctors advise properly. You can also book online doctor’s appointment on FirstCry where the doctor can help you and guide you properly.
Thanks and take care
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Q. hi everyone good morning,
sorghum can I give to my 10 month baby is it safe or not please revert I waiting for your reply
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A. Yes but first give in very small quantity to judge the reaction of your baby.
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Q. #asktheexperts what to do if the baby’s nose is blovked
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
45 mins ago
A. Nasal blockage is very common, specially in small children because of the narrow nasal cavity. Any kind of saline drops like nasal clear will be helpful in dissolving the stuffy secretions, which can be taken out by vnasal aspirator gently also steam inhalation will be helpful also, try to avoid keeping the child directly under the fan.
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